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Clitocybe agrestis

A species of Funnels

Clitocybe agrestis is a small, gilled fungus commonly found in grassy areas during spring and early summer. It typically has a convex cap that flattens with age, and its gills run down the short stem. The color of clitocybe agrestis usually varies from white to pale grey or brown. Known for its preference for wet habitats, it often grows in groups or fairy rings.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 6 cm

Odor:

Pleasant, faint anise, sweetly fruity.

General Info About Clitocybe agrestis

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Attributes of Clitocybe agrestis

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

2 - 4 cm

Cap

Cap 2.5 cm across; convex to flat, funnel-shaped; beige, light brown; surface smooth, with ribbed

Cap Shape

Depressed, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Broadly adnate to shortly decurrent; moderately crowded; whitish to creamy

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 2 - 4 cm long, 2 - 5 mm thick; beige, light brown

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Soft; pale beige

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Cream to pale beige

Odor

Pleasant, faint anise, sweetly fruity.

Body Color

Brown

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Clitocybe agrestis by these plants:

Spruces, Populus, Junipers

Species Status

Widely distributed

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Habitat of Clitocybe agrestis

Meadows, fields, along paths, under willows

Scientific Classification of Clitocybe agrestis

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Funnels

Toxicity and Edibility of Clitocybe agrestis

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Is Clitocybe agrestis Toxic?

Clitocybe agrestis is a neurotoxic mushroom typically found in various habitats depending on the season. In humans, it can cause clouding of consciousness, pupil shrinkage, paralysis, and severe digestion issues. Moreover, it can trigger perspiration, a dramatic drop in blood pressure, and in extreme cases, severe asthma. Morphologically distinct, clitocybe agrestis should be carefully distinguished from non-toxic varieties.

Toxins type

Muscarine

Type of poisoning

Neurotoxic

Toxic Severity

High toxicity

Incubation Period

0.25-4 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Nerve toxin, consciousness clouding, pupil shrinkage, paralysis, perspiration, blood pressure drop, digestion issues, vomiting, diarrhea, severe asthma in extreme cases.