Inocybe assimilata

Inocybe assimilata

A species of Fiber caps.

Inocybe assimilata, a species belonging to the Inocybaceae family, is characterized by its modest-sized fungal growth. It commonly exhibits a cap that is either conical or campanulate, distinguished by a notably fibrous texture. Its coloration tends to be in the spectrum of natural earth hues. This fungus thrives in diverse forested environments, frequently engaging in a mutually beneficial partnership with the roots of living plants to facilitate the exchange of nutrients.

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Attributes of Inocybe assimilata

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Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; umber; with veil remnants
Cap Shape
Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed, decurrent; rather crowded; ochre-clayey to grey-brown to reddish-brown
Stem
Stem 2.5 - 5 cm long, 3 - 5 mm thick; bulbous; reddish brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Whitish to pale brownish; unchanging
Spore Print Color
Tobacco brown
Odor
Rubbery, sourish, with earthy tones.
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Inocybe assimilata by these plants
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Species Status
Widespread
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Inocybe assimilata

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Inocybaceae
Genus
Fiber caps
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Toxicity and Edibility of Inocybe assimilata

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Is Inocybe assimilata Toxic?

Inocybe assimilata contains a potent neurotoxin that triggers miosis, muscle weakness, sweating, hypotension, gastrointestinal distress, emesis, and diarrhea, with severe asthma as a potential serious complication. Differentiating it from harmless lookalikes is challenging. Consequently, Inocybe assimilata should never be eaten; utmost caution is imperative when collecting wild mushrooms.

Toxins type
Muscarine
Type of poisoning
Neurotoxic
Toxic Severity
High toxicity
Incubation Period
0.25-4 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Nerve toxin, consciousness clouding, pupil shrinkage, paralysis, perspiration, blood pressure drop, digestion issues, vomiting, diarrhea, severe asthma in extreme cases.