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MUSHROOMS, EDIBLE AND OTHERWISE 



Clitopilus prunulus. Scop. 

 The; Plum Clitopilus. Edible. 



Prunulus means a small plum ; so called from the white bloom covering 

 the plant. 



The pileus is two to four inches broad, fleshy, firm ; at first convex, then 



expanded, at length 

 becoming slightly 

 depressed, often ec- 

 centric, as will be seen 

 in Figure 200; whitish, 

 often covered with a 

 frost-like bloom, mar- 

 gin often wavy, bend- 

 ing backward. 



The gills are strong- 

 ly decurrent, compara- 

 tively few of full 

 length, white, then 

 flesh-color. 



The stem is solid, 

 white, naked, striate, 

 short. Spores, 7-8x5. 



This is one of the 

 most interesting plants 

 because of the various 

 forms it presents. 



I have found it in 

 various parts of the 

 state and frequently 

 about Chillicothe. It 

 has a pleasant taste, 

 and an odor reminding 

 you of new meal. It is 

 tender and its flavor is 

 excellent. 



Found in woods or open woods, especially where it is damp, and under beech 

 trees, as well as oak. Found from June to October. 



The plants in Figure 200 were collected near Ashville, N. C, and photo- 

 graphed by Prof. H. C. Beardslee. 



Figure 200. Clitopilus prunulus. 



