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Quiz about Mushrooms of the United States

Mushrooms of the United States Quiz

A tough quiz on wild mushrooms of the United States.

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
crisw

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202

Updated
Jun 14 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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1451

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Question 1 of 10

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

Chlorophyllum

Entoloma

Conocybe

Agaricus

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mushrooms of this genus typically have stems that snap like a piece of chalk when bent. Hint

Russula

Pholiota

Amanita

Leucoagaricus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following genera typically is *not* mycorrhizal or associated with specific trees? Hint

Suillus

Amanita

Armillariella

Hygrophorus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following genera does not have gills? Hint

Lactarius

Boletus

Amanita

Marasmius

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Question 5 of 10

5. One interesting edible mushroom in this genus is named for its blue color. Hint

Morchella

Clitocybe

Leccinium

Helvella

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Question 6 of 10

6. The matsutake, prized by Japanese gourmets, is a member of what genus? Hint

Agaricus

Lactarius

Russula

Tricholoma

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Question 7 of 10

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

Naematoloma

Coprinus

Cantharellus

Boletus

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Question 8 of 10

8. The genus name of this group of mushrooms refer to the cobwebby veil found in young specimens. Hint

Cortinarius

Pisolithus

Pleurotus

Omphalotus

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Question 9 of 10

9. One very common mushroom in this genus glows in the dark. Hint

Omphalotus

Amanita

Agaricus

Lactarius

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Question 10 of 10

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

Entoloma

Agaricus

Amanita

Galerina

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: Chlorophyllum

Chlorophyllum molybdites is often known as the 'green-gilled Lepiota', but it isn't a Lepiota. It's poisonous to most people and has an odd, rubbery texture. It's the only common US mushroom with a green spore print.

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

Answer: Russula

Some are edible. Many have a very hot, peppery taste.

3. Which of the following genera typically is *not* mycorrhizal or associated with specific trees?

Answer: Armillariella

Armillariella, the honey mushroom, will grow almost anywhere that there is wood.

4. Which of the following genera does not have gills?

Answer: Boletus

Boletes have a porous, spongy underside rather than gills.

5. One interesting edible mushroom in this genus is named for its blue color.

Answer: Clitocybe

That mushroom is the blewit, Clitocybe nuda. It's a tasty edible. Most Clitocybes are not edible.

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

Answer: Tricholoma

This mushroom is found in certain brushy habitats of the Pacific Northwest. It needs very specific conditions in which to grow which makes it both rare and expensive.

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

Answer: Coprinus

They break down into black goo. Yuck. Common members of this genus include the shaggy mane, inky cap and mica cap.

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

Answer: Cortinarius

The veil often leaves some remnants on the cap.

9. One very common mushroom in this genus glows in the dark.

Answer: Omphalotus

The jack-o-lantern mushroom, sometimes mistaken for a chanterelle! It's poisonous, and some Eastern specimens are said to be hallucinogenic.

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

Answer: Amanita

These are all poisonous to some degree.

Source: Author crisw

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