THE COMMON MEADOW MUSHROOM 



as these do. The gills are close together and are 

 rounded at the stem end. They curve up to the cap. 



The stem is short and is about the same size from 

 top to base. It is quite solid — perhaps a trifle softer in 



The Common Meadow Mushroom. 



the middle than near the surface. It is easily separated 

 from the cap. 



The veil is white and silky. It is thin and very 

 frail. It stretches as the cap spreads out and is finally 

 torn so that it clings as a ring around the stem. This 

 ring is so delicate that it is easilv rubbed off, A rain 



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