Aniseed funnel
Clitocybe odora
A species of Funnels. Also known as Blue-green clitocybe, Aniseed toadstool.
The aniseed funnel (Clitocybe odora) stands out due to its striking aquamarine or seafoam-colored cap, which can lose its vibrancy and become white over time. Its scientific name, odora, hints at another key characteristic: these mushrooms typically emit a powerful aroma reminiscent of star anise, much like black licorice.
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Attributes of Aniseed funnel
Cap Diameter
3 - 8 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 7 cm across; convex to weakly funnel-shaped; grayish; smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Decurrent; close, crowded; whitish to faintly pinkish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 5 - 12 mm thick; whitish to brownish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin; whitish; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Strong anise-like fragrance when fresh.
Body Color
BrownGreenWhiteBlue
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 Aniseed funnel by these plants
Oaks, Spruces, Pines, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widespread
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Aniseed funnel
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pale-spore mushrooms
Genus
Funnels
Toxicity and Edibility of Aniseed funnel
Is Aniseed funnel Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
