132 Guide to the Mushrooms 



Spores. — Somewhat cylindrical^ black. 



Stem. — Up to 5 inches high and 1-2 inch thick^ 

 smooth white hollow^ tapering upwards. 



Ring. — Near the base (inferior) formed by the 

 separation of the cap from the stem. 



Volva. — None. 



Odor. — Earthy. 



Taste. — Mild. 



Habitat. — On lawns and gardens^ rich ground, 

 not on dung, growing in large clumps, with here 

 and there a solitary specimen which will attain a 

 large growth. Common. Often aj^pears in spring 

 but is more common in the fall. A cluster found 

 in spring is . generally the forerunner of a good 

 crop in the same sj3ot in the fall. Common in all 

 section of the United States. 



Elihle. — One of the best Coprini, as it has more 

 substance than the other varieties and a more deli- 

 cate flavor than C. comatus. 



COPRINUS micaceus (Bull.) from Latin mica, 

 granular. 



Cap. — 1 to 2 inches broad, cylindrical, finally 

 expanded and sjolit at margin which is wavy, stri- 

 ate; date brown at center, tan color to margin, at 

 first covered with glistening white granules from 

 which characteristic it derives its name; later these 

 disappear and the cap appears dry and cracked. 



