Fragrant funnel

Clitocybe fragrans

A species of Funnels.

This dainty fungus, a small white mushroom, thrives in the leaf litter of deciduous forests. You might also spot it emerging near roads, beneath hedgerows, or in open green spaces like parks and lawns. Although numerous tiny white mushrooms inhabit these areas, the fragrant funnel is uniquely identifiable by its sweet, anise-like aroma. Interestingly, despite its pleasant scent, it is considered toxic.

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Attributes of Fragrant funnel

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Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
2 - 7 cm
Cap
1 - 5 cm in diameter; convex to flat; greyish brown when wet , creamy white when dry; smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate to slightly decurrent; crowded; closely concolorous with the cap
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
2 - 6 cm long, 2 - 5 mm wide; cylindrical; creamy white or pale buff; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale pinkish cream, sometimes with a faint orange tinge
Odor
Strong aniseed-like fragrance.
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Fragrant funnel by these plants
Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Fairly common and widespread in Britain and Ireland.
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Fragrant funnel

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pale-spore mushrooms
Genus
Funnels
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Toxicity and Edibility of Fragrant funnel

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Is Fragrant funnel Toxic?

While the precise toxic effects of the *Clitocybe odora* are not entirely understood, numerous experts advise against its consumption. A number of species within the *Clitocybe* genus are known to possess dangerous or potentially fatal compounds, which can trigger severe digestive distress, lightheadedness, extreme fatigue, a drop in blood pressure, unconsciousness, or even death from respiratory collapse.

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