White fibercap
A species of Fiber caps, Also known as White fibrecap, Common white inocybe Scientific name : Inocybe geophylla Genus : Fiber caps
White fibercap, A species of Fiber caps
Also known as:
White fibrecap, Common white inocybe
Scientific name: Inocybe geophylla
Genus: Fiber caps
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Description
The white fibercap is found across Europe and North America. It's range extends impressively far north; it is one of the few mushroom species that does well in tundra. The species has a variant, Inocybe geophylla var. lilacina, that sports a beautiful, lilac-colored cap. As very few mushrooms bear purple hues, this variant is sought after by collectors. While pretty to look at, it is toxic.
Colors
White
Habitat
The white fibercap is a mushroom of mixed or purely deciduous forests, but it also appears in lawns where trees occur. It is closely associated with the roots of trees, in a symbiotic relationship in which tree and fungus feed each other essential nutrients.
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General Info
Toxicity
White fibercap is typically found in various habitats during all seasons. Its ingestion can cause serious health problems including nerve toxicity, consciousness clouding, pupil shrinkage and paralysis. In severe cases, it can lead to digestion issues, vomiting, diarrhea, and even severe asthma. Recognizing it can be challenging due to its morphological similarities with non-toxic varieties.
Habitat
The white fibercap is a mushroom of mixed or purely deciduous forests, but it also appears in lawns where trees occur. It is closely associated with the roots of trees, in a symbiotic relationship in which tree and fungus feed each other essential nutrients.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
2 inches
Cap Diameter
1 inch
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Spermatic
Spore Print
Brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Central America,norhern Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Inocybaceae Genus
Fiber caps Species
White fibercap