Ivory Funnel

Description

Clitocybe dealbata, also known as the ivory funnel, is a small white or pale cream-colored mushroom that is commonly found in grassy areas. It is highly toxic due to the presence of muscarine.

How to Identify

Cap

The cap is convex to flattened, often with a slight depression in the center. The color ranges from white to pale cream or buff. The surface is smooth and dry.

Gills

The gills are decurrent (running down the stem), closely spaced, and white to pale cream in color.

Stem

The stem is slender, typically 2-5 cm long and 0.3-0.8 cm thick. It is white to pale cream and has a smooth surface.

Flesh

The flesh is thin and white.

Fruiting body

The fruiting body of Clitocybe dealbata is small, typically 2-4 cm in diameter.

Habitat

Clitocybe dealbata is commonly found in grassy areas such as lawns, meadows, and pastures. It often grows in clusters or fairy rings.

Key Facts

• Cap surfaces: Smooth
• Growth Form: Clustered or fairy rings
• Spore Print: White
• Body color: White to pale cream
• Odor: Faintly mushroomy or mealy
• Flesh bruises: Does not bruise
• Height: 2-5 cm
• Cap Diameter: 2-4 cm
• Nutrient gathering: Saprophytic

Quick Check

• Odor: Faintly mushroomy or mealy
• Fruiting: Grows in clusters or fairy rings
• Substrate: Grasslands

Where to Find

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Scientific Classification

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Agaricales

Family

Tricholomataceae

Genus

Clitocybe

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