The cap is umbilicated with a down turned margin, rarely funnel shaped. When moist, it is dark grey with a brownish grey center, striped and whitish grey when dry. it grows up to 5 cm in diameter. The gills are grey, rather thick and a little decurrent. The spores are white. The stem is grey to white. The flesh is watery, grey and has a rancid smell. The Latin vibicina means "with weals or welts (vibices)" and would seem to describe the slightly raised striations of the cap.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 7 cm
Odor:
Reminiscent of cucumber or spoiled flour.
In This Article
Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Mealy funnel
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Attributes of Mealy funnel
Cap Diameter
1 - 7 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 5 cm across; umbilicated; dark grey, brownish, whitish grey
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Decurrent to adnate; crowded; whitish grey
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 2 - 8 cm long, 2 - 8 mm thick; grey to white
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Grey-brown; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Reminiscent of cucumber or spoiled flour.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
