The stem is hollow, equal, smooth, shining, egg-yellow.
The spores are elliptical, 8×4µ.
This plant, is found quite frequently on decayed branches and logs about Chillicothe. I have never had the opportunity to test its edibility but I have no doubt of its being good.
The plants in Figure 100 were found in Haynes' Hollow and were photographed by Dr. Kellerman. Found from July to October.
Marasmius. Fr.
Marasmius is a Greek participle meaning withered or shriveled; it is so called because the plant will wither and dry up, but revive with the coming of rain.
The spores are white and subelliptical. The pileus is tough and fleshy or membranaceous.
The stem is cartilaginous and continuous with the pileus, but of a different texture. The gills are thick, rather tough and distant, sometimes unequal, variously attached or free, rarely decurrent, with a sharp entire edge. It is quite a large genus and many of its species will be of great interest to the student.
Marasmius oreades. Fr.
The Fairy-Ring Mushroom. Edible.