Candle Clavaria.Fig. 4.
(Clavaria vermiculata.)843.
This species is frequently very common in pastures and meadows, on lawns and by roadsides, in the wet weather of autumn. It grows in bundles; is brittle; the clubs are pointed and verywhite. If a few bundles be gathered, cleaned, and stewed or broiled, they will form a novel and tasty adjunct to any dish, and when once tried will be eagerly sought for in future. ColouredClavariashad better remain where found growing, as their gastronomic qualities are doubtful.