The stem is pale yellowish, reddish or brownish, and more or less covered with glandular dots, which when dry give a black dotted appearance to the stem.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
In this way, the lower part of the stem being covered, the glandular dots are not evident, while the stem is seen to be dotted above the annulus.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
How long have the glandular swellings been present, Professor?
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