Robust clitocybe is a forest mushroom known for its unpleasant odour. The species is sometimes called the Foul clitocybe as a result. As another common name, Robust clitocybe, implies, it's a relatively large fungus, though it's not considered gigantic.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 17 cm
Odor:
Mildly sweet, occasionally with foul notes.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Robust clitocybe
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Attributes of Robust clitocybe
Cap Diameter
3 - 17 cm
Height
4 - 20 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 17 cm; convex, flat; white to dirty buff; dry, satiny; the margin inrolled at first and later wavy
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Velvety
Gills
Broadly attached to the stem or beginning to run down it; close or crowded; white or buff
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, up to 3.5 cm thick; equal, enlarged downwards; white to cream; dry, fairly smooth
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thick; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale yellowish
Odor
Mildly sweet, occasionally with foul notes.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
