Common funnel
A species of Funnels, Also known as Funnel clitocybe Scientific name : Clitocybe gibba Genus : Funnels
Common funnel, A species of Funnels
Also known as:
Funnel clitocybe
Scientific name: Clitocybe gibba
Genus: Funnels
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Description
A common sight across European forests, and also seen in parts of Asia and North America, common funnel(Clitocybe gibba) is named for its delightfully evocative appearance. Preferring the company of groups, it is prone to forming fairy rings, historically thought to mark the dancing places of elves.
Colors
Brown
White
Pink
Habitat
The common funnel often grows in forests or near forest edges. Mostly, it is associated with broadleaf trees and it's found growing out of the leaf litter, feeding on detritus.
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General Info
Toxicity
Although the specific toxicity of the common funnel is not fully studied, according to many authorities it is best avoided. Many members of the Clitocybe genus are reported to contain dangerous or potentially lethal toxins that cause violent gastric upset, dizziness, lethargy, decreased blood pressure, coma, or even death due to respiratory system failure.
Habitat
The common funnel often grows in forests or near forest edges. Mostly, it is associated with broadleaf trees and it's found growing out of the leaf litter, feeding on detritus.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Sporocarp Height
10 cm
Cap Diameter
4-8 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor like new-mown hay; taste is mild
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Common
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Photo By walt sturgeon (Mycowalt) , 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
Pale-spore mushrooms Genus
Funnels Species
Common funnel