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 Leucoagaricus Pholiota Russula

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

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. Helvella Morchella Clitocybe Leccinium

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

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

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

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

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