This delicate little mushroom grows on the forest floor in deciduous woodlands. It can also be seen sprouting up by roadsides, under hedges, or in parks and lawns. While there are many varieties of small white mushrooms in this habitat, only the fragrant funnel smells so sweet; its fragrance is similar to anise. Despite this, it is reported to be poisonous.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
Odor:
Strong aniseed-like fragrance.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Fragrant funnel
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Attributes of Fragrant funnel
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
2 - 7 cm
Cap
1 - 5 cm in diameter; convex to flat; greyish brown when wet , creamy white when dry; smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate to slightly decurrent; crowded; closely concolorous with the cap
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
2 - 6 cm long, 2 - 5 mm wide; cylindrical; creamy white or pale buff; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale pinkish cream, sometimes with a faint orange tinge
Odor
Strong aniseed-like fragrance.
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The fragrant funnel is primarily a woodland mushroom, but it tends to appear in parks, near roads, and hedges. It grows among leaf litter, grass, or in moss under trees.
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Is Fragrant funnel Toxic?
Although the specific toxicity of the fragrant 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.
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Tips for Finding Fragrant funnel
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Fragrant funnel
Prefers wet, mossy, and rich leaf-covered soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Fragrant funnel
Look for fragrant funnel in areas with coniferous tree debris, such as pine and cypress duff.
Search through deciduous and mixed forest leaf litter for the presence of fragrant funnel.
Investigate mossy and moist areas of the soil, especially where hardwood trees are present.
Explore open natural spaces such as parklands, cemeteries, and gardens where fragrant funnel may grow.
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