Split fibrecap
A species of Fiber caps, Also known as Straw-colored fibre-head, Deadly Inocybe Scientific name : Inocybe rimosa Genus : Fiber caps
Split fibrecap, A species of Fiber caps
Also known as:
Straw-colored fibre-head, Deadly Inocybe
Scientific name: Inocybe rimosa
Genus: Fiber caps
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Description
Split fibrecap is a toxic mushroom that grows under hardwood trees from summer to fall. Unfortunately, the visible and microscopic characteristics of this mushroom can be indistinguishable from other fibrecaps, making a definite identification of this mushroom difficult.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Habitat
The split fibrecap is a woodland species primarily associated with broadleaf deciduous trees, but occasionally with conifers. This fungus exists in a symbiotic relationship with a host tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides the fungus with sugars and amino acids, and it's always found on the ground, in the vicinity of its host tree's roots.
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General Info
Toxicity
Split fibrecap is toxic, ingestion may lead to a series of symptoms. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.
Habitat
The split fibrecap is a woodland species primarily associated with broadleaf deciduous trees, but occasionally with conifers. This fungus exists in a symbiotic relationship with a host tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides the fungus with sugars and amino acids, and it's always found on the ground, in the vicinity of its host tree's roots.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Cap Diameter
2-8 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Spermatic, mealy
Spore Print
Brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Inocybaceae Genus
Fiber caps Species
Split fibrecap