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MUSHROOMS, EDIBLE AND OTHERWISE 



Figure 390. Clavaria abietina 



It can be readily identified by its changing to green when bruised. 

 It is very common on our wooded hillsides. It is found from August to 



October. 



Figure 391. Clavaria spinulosa. 



Clavaria spinulosa, Pers. 



Spinulosa means spiny or full of 

 spines. 



The trunk of this plant is rather 

 short and thick, at least one-half to 

 one inch thick, whitish. The branches 

 are elongated, crowded, tense' and 

 straight ; attenuated, tapering up- 

 ward ; color somewhat cinnamon- 

 brown throughout. 



The spores are elliptical, yellowish- 

 brown, 11-13x5/*. 



It is usually eiven as found under 



