Mushrooms of the United States

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1. You find a large mushroom on a lawn. It has green spores. It is most likely to be in the genus... Conocybe Chlorophyllum Entoloma Agaricus

2. Mushrooms of this genus typically have stems that snap like a piece of chalk when bent. Amanita Russula Pholiota Leucoagaricus

3. Which on the following genera typically is *not* mycorrhizal or associated with specific trees? Armillariella Hygrophorus Amanita Suillus

4. Which of the following genera does not have gills? Lactarius Marasmius Amanita Boletus

5. One interesting edible mushroom in this genus is named for its blue color. Morchella Clitocybe Leccinium Helvella

6. The matsutake, prized by Japanese gourmets, is a member of what genus? Lactarius Agaricus Armillaria Russula

7. Mushrooms of this genus need to be eaten quickly after being picked, or they will 'self-destruct'. Naematoloma Boletus Cantharellus Coprinus

8. The genus name of this group of mushrooms refer to the cobwebby veil found in young specimens. Omphalotus Pleurotus Cortinarius Pisolithus

9. One very common mushroom in this genus glows in the dark. Agaricus Omphalotus Amanita Lactarius

10. The 'destroying angel', 'fly agaric' and 'death cap' are all members of what infamous genus? Agaricus Entoloma Galerina Amanita