The stem is stuffed, then hollow, even, tough, pale-tawny. The spores are 7–8×5–6µ.
The plants are usually hygrophanous, but when dry, floccose or slightly silky. This is a small plant growing usually on lawns, nearly hidden in the grass. I found some very fine specimens on Dr. Sulzbacher's lawn on Second Street, Chillicothe. The plant is, however, widely distributed. I found many specimens on the 3d of November.
Omphalia fibula. Bull.
Photo by C. G. Lloyd.
Figure 99.—Omphalia fibula.
Fibula means a buckle or pin, from the pin-like stem.
The pileus is membranaceous, at first top-shaped, expanded, slightly umbilicate, striate, margin inclined to be inflexed, yellow or tawny, with a dusky center, minutely pilose.
The gills are deeply decurrent, paler, distinct.