COMMON MUSHROOMS OF THE UNITED STATES 



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THE BROWN GYROMiTRA {Gyrouiitra hninnca). edibility doubtful 



Since one species of Gyromitra is known to be poisonous, it is perhaps just as well to let 

 them all alone. G. bntnnea reaches a height of seven inches. 



Photographs by A. G. and H. Lcepcr 



THE HALF-FREE MORCHELLA {Morchclla scmi-Uhera) . edible 



This morel is small and not as sapid as the larger species. The term "half-free" refers 

 to the attachment of the cap to the stem. The sectional view on the extreme right shows that 

 the cap is only half-attached, or half-free. (For other Morels, sec page 420 and figure in 

 lower right. Color Pl.ite, VH.) 



