Is Winter Funnel edible?
Clitocybe brumalis
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DeadlyClitocybe brumalis is generally considered edible, but it is not highly regarded due to its small size and thin flesh. It is important to exercise extreme caution due to the presence of several highly toxic look-alikes within the Clitocybe genus, particularly Clitocybe dealbata and Clitocybe rivulosa, which contain muscarine. Misidentification can lead to severe poisoning. Therefore, it is not recommended for consumption by inexperienced foragers.
Toxin Type: Muscarine (in toxic look-alikes)Reaction Type: Cholinergic syndrome (in toxic look-alikes)
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Winter Funnel can be confused with:
- Clouded Funnel — Clitocybe
- Ivory Funnel — Clitocybe
- Trooping Funnel — Clitocybe
- Aniseed Funnel — Clitocybe
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