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many slender points, gray in color ; its distinguish- 

 ing characteristic^ variable in mode of growth and 

 size. 



Stem. — Variable in size, short, lighter in color 

 than the branches. 



Spores. — Not obtainable from specimens gath- 

 ered. 



Or/or.— Mild. 



Taste. — Mild. 



Habitat. — In open woods, in clusters. June to 

 frost. Common in all sections of the United States. 



CLAVARIA cristata (Pers.) from the Latin 

 crista^ crest. 



Clusters. — 2 to 4 inches across and 2 1-2 inches 

 high; clusters smaller tlian C. flava, branches num- 

 erous, irregular, flattened at top and divided like 

 horns, rather tough, stuffed white, variable in color, 

 sometimes having a pinkish hue, tips often turning 

 black with age. . 



Steni. — Short, stout. 



Spores. — Pointed, pale brown. 



O^or.— Mild. 



Taste.— MM. 



Habitat. — Open woods, common, July to frost. 

 P'ound in all sections of the United States. 



Edible. 



