| Trichoglossum walteri |
| This earth tongue is covered with setae; bristle-like cells that provide protection to the spore producing cells. |
| See Mushrooms of Northeastern North America, Alan E. Bessette, et al., 1997, pp. 505-506 |
| The mature spores of Trichoglossum walteri are 60-125 microns long and are mostly 7 septate. |
| An ascus, blue tipped cell, lies below the protection of the large, pointed setae. (Melzer's mount.) |
| See Beginners Guide to Earth Tongues by Irene Ridge |
