Beige Fibrecap

Inocybe sindonia

A species of Fiber caps.

The Beige Fibrecap, a mushroom found in woodlands, establishes subterranean links with various hardwoods and conifers. True to its name, this fungus exhibits a beige hue. It falls into the category of LBMs, an acronym for Little Brown Mushrooms, which denotes a multitude of species that are nearly impossible to tell apart. Caution is advised when encountering this mushroom due to its toxic properties.

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Attributes Classification Toxicity

Attributes of Beige Fibrecap

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Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 cm in diameter; obtusely conical-convex, not flattening completely and often retaining a small umbo; finely fibrillose at first, eventually tending to become finely scaly
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnexed; crowded; start off greyish-yellow and they darken a little with age
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 2 - 8 mm in diameter and 2.5 - 10 cm tall; cylindrical, sometimes with a slightly swollen or clavate base; whitish, sometimes with a pinkish tinge in the upper part
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Dull brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
WhitePink
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 Beige Fibrecap by these plants
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Fairly common and widespread woodland species throughout Britain and Ireland.
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Beige Fibrecap

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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 Beige Fibrecap

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Is Beige Fibrecap Toxic?

The neurotoxic Beige Fibrecap, frequently encountered across diverse environments, typically exhibits activity from late spring to early summer. Ingesting it can lead to severe symptoms including clouded consciousness, constricted pupils, paralysis, and acute asthma attacks. Its resemblance to harmless fungi necessitates extreme caution to prevent accidental poisoning. Due to its significant toxicity, Beige Fibrecap should never be consumed.

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.