Torn fibrecap
A species of Fiber caps Scientific name : Inocybe lacera Genus : Fiber caps
Torn fibrecap, A species of Fiber caps
Scientific name: Inocybe lacera
Genus: Fiber caps
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Description
Torn fibrecap is a poisonous mushroom and should not be consumed due to the toxin muscarine. Although it has a plain appearance, it can be identified by its smooth and long spores. The torn fibrecap prefers sandy soils of mixed woods of Europe and North America.
Colors
Brown
White
Habitat
Conifers or hardwoods
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General Info
Toxicity
The torn fibrecap grows in various habitats, most commonly in heathlands and grasslands. Harvest season is usually late summer and autumn. Consumption can lead to symptoms such as consciousness clouding, nerve damage, blood pressure drop, digestion issues, and severe asthma in extreme cases. It's important to distinguish it from non-toxic varieties for safety, as it bears a strong resemblance to some safe mushroom species.
Habitat
Conifers or hardwoods
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
1-4 cm
Cap Diameter
1.5-4 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Mild
Spore Print
Brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
How to identify it?
Photo By Jerzy Opioła , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Inocybaceae Genus
Fiber caps Species
Torn fibrecap