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Common conecap

Conocybe tenera

A species of Conecaps, Also known as Brown dunce cap

If you're adventuring through grassy fields of Britain, Ireland, or parts of Europe, you will likely encounter the tiny caps of the common conecap (Conocybe tenera). Although they are small, they pack a powerful punch and are quite toxic. So toxic that it is strongly discouraged to even handle them. They were first recorded way back in the 1700s!

Cap Diameter:

1 - 3 cm

Odor:

Mild, not notably unique.

General Info About Common conecap

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Attributes of Common conecap

Cap Diameter

1 - 3 cm

Height

7 - 11 cm

Cap

Cap 2 cm across; conic to convex; cinnamon brown; smooth

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnate; pale brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 9 cm long, 1.5 mm thick; equal

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; cream-buff

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Rust-brown

Odor

Mild, not notably unique.

Body Color

Brown

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Common conecap by these plants:

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands, Meadows

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Common conecap

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Habitat of Common conecap

The common conecap occurs in various habitats, including disturbed areas such as gardens, lawns, parks, fields, cropped grassland, golf courses, and woodland settings. It grows in the grass, woodchips, rich soil, humus, leaf litter, or occasionally dung.

Scientific Classification of Common conecap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Bolbitiaceae

Genus

Conecaps

Toxicity and Edibility of Common conecap

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Is Common conecap Toxic?

The common conecap may look innocent, but it belongs to a severely poisonous family. While this specific species is not yet well-studied, its relatives contain a potent toxin that can cause vomiting, stomach cramps, lowered blood pressure, shortness of breath, and liver/kidney failure after consumption.

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Tips for Finding Common conecap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Common conecap

Manured, disturbed, and often nutrient-rich soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Common conecap

Inspect grassy areas, especially those that appear maintained or disturbed.
Check for common conecap in gardens and along trails where the ground might be disrupted.
Explore the borders of woodlands, focusing on regions with leaf litter.
Investigate manured lawns and parks as potential habitats for common conecap.
Look for scattered or clustered groups of common conecap, observing variations in local ground conditions.