Common funnel

Clitocybe gibba

A species of Funnels. Also known as Funnel clitocybe.

The delightful and evocatively named common funnel mushroom (Clitocybe gibba) is a familiar resident of European forests, with sightings also reported in parts of Asia and North America. This species frequently grows in clusters, often arranging itself into 'fairy rings,' which were traditionally believed to be the nocturnal dance floors of mythical elves.

Attributes of Common funnel

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Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 9 cm across; convex, flat, funnel-shaped; tan; smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Decurrent; crowded; white
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 2 - 8 cm long, 1 cm thick; cylindroid, clavate, fibrillose, full then fistulose; white; smooth; covered by whitish felting
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Little thick; soft, elastic, fibrillose; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faint almond-like, reminiscent of fresh hay.
Body Color
BrownWhitePink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Common funnel by these plants
Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Scrublands
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Common 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 Common funnel

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Is Common funnel Toxic?

While the precise toxic effects of theoxalic acid-containing common funnel mushroom are not entirely understood, numerous sources recommend against consuming it. Various species within the Clitocybe genus are documented to possess hazardous or potentially fatal toxins, which can induce severe gastrointestinal distress, vertigo, fatigue, a drop in blood pressure, unconsciousness, or even death resulting from respiratory system failure.

Is Common funnel Toxic to Dogs?

Common funnel can be dangerous to dogs. If your pet has consumed this mushroom, seek immediate veterinary attention. Symptoms may vary, but early intervention is crucial for the best outcome.

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