Inocybe fuscidula

Inocybe fuscidula

A species of Fiber caps.

Inocybe fuscidula typically presents as a small to mid-sized mushroom, characterized by a brownish to reddish-brown cap that starts conical and gradually flattens into a more campanulate shape with age. Its gills are adnate to the stipe, and its coloration allows it to camouflage effectively with its woodland surroundings. This species thrives in temperate zones, commonly inhabiting forests where it frequently appears near decomposing vegetation.

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Attributes Classification Toxicity

Attributes of Inocybe fuscidula

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Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 4.5 cm across; convex; brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnexed; pale creamy beige to yellowish-ocher to brownish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 7 cm long, 3 - 7 mm thick; equal to subbulbous; white to slightly yellowish; fibrillous; turns red when cut
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Medium brown
Odor
Mildly spermatic with a sour note.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhite
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 fuscidula by these plants
Spruces, Pines, Oaks
Species Status
Abundant
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Inocybe fuscidula

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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 fuscidula

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Is Inocybe fuscidula Toxic?

Inocybe fuscidula typically thrives in particular environments and circumstances throughout the year. Consuming it can lead to severe medical issues, including impaired awareness, constricted pupils, immobility, sweating, digestive problems, and a considerable decrease in blood pressure. In critical situations, it might trigger acute asthma attacks. From a structural perspective, it exhibits distinct characteristics that differentiate it from harmless look-alikes.

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.