Small and cute, the galerina Badipes, like almost all other species of Galerina, may best be viewed under a microscope to notice its distinguishing features. Its 5 - 15 mm cap isn’t lined and has little wisps of veil during the younger stages. Its flesh is brownish and doesn’t change its color when cut.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 16 mm
Odor:
Indistinct, typically fungal.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Galerina Badipes
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Attributes of Galerina Badipes
Cap Diameter
4 - 16 mm
Height
2 - 3.5 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 15 mm across; convex; yellowish, brown; margin incurved
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Broadly to narrowly attached; close; off-white, rusty brown; not bruising
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 3.5 mm long, 2 - 3 mm thick; pale brownish, darker brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Brownish; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Thin; fragile
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Indistinct, typically fungal.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Galerina Badipes by these plants:
Spruces, Pines, Sitka spruce
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Galerina Badipes
Galerina Badipes typically thrive on decomposing wood and plant debris. Often found either solitary or forming groups, they favor environments rich in organic matter.
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Is Galerina Badipes Toxic?
Galerina Badipes is a hepatotoxic mushroom. Early symptoms from consumption can include abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness and vomiting, potentially leading to circulatory failure. In later stages, severe effects such as hepatitis, heart failure and liver damage are likely. The mushroom's distinct morphological features should be used to differentiate it from non-toxic varieties.
Toxins type
Amatoxins, Phallotoxins, Virotoxins
Type of poisoning
Hepatotoxic
Toxic Severity
High toxicity
Incubation Period
4-24 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Early symptoms: abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness, vomiting, and dizziness, with potential for circulatory failure.
Later stages: calf and abdominal cramps, hepatitis, heart failure, bloody diarrhea, and liver damage.
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Tips for Finding Galerina Badipes
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What are Some Tips for Finding Galerina Badipes
Search around areas with abundant fallen logs, stumps, and dense organic litter.
Inspect clusters of plant debris and rotting wood, where galerina Badipes may grow either alone or in groups.
Look for galerina Badipes in habitats where they are unobstructed by dense understory vegetation, to ease visibility and access.
Gently move aside leaf litter or decaying plant material to reveal any concealed galerina Badipes.
Use soft tools to probe within the decayed wood, taking care not to disturb the habitat excessively.
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