FIELD BOOK OF COMMON GILLED MUSHROOMS 



Many of the species of Collybia are quite firm and will re- 

 vive somewhat when moistened after drying, but they are not 

 coriaceous (leathery) as in Marasmius, nor do they revive so 

 thoroughly. It is difficult, however, to draw the line between 

 the two genera. 



Species of Collybia 

 Collybia acervata; tufted collybia. Species 31. Figure 



1 4 A. 



Fig. 14A. — Species No. 31. — Collybia acervata. Cap pale 

 tan or flesh-red when moist; whitish when dry; i to 2 inches 

 broad. 



Description on page 158. 



On wood among decaying leaves or on half buried rotten 

 wood, in woods; in dense tufts; August and September; 

 edible. 



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