The exact taxonomy of the moss bell hasn't been settled yet. The species is highly variable and, according to certain authorities, the name Galerina hypnorum has been used as an umbrella name for many different species and forms. Due to the confusion regarding its taxonomy, and the lack of information, the moss bell is not recommended for collecting and eating.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 6 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy, not prominent.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Moss bell
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Attributes of Moss bell
Cap Diameter
4 - 6 mm
Height
1 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap width 4 - 6 mm; hemispherical, bell-shaped; orange-yellow; smooth, striate almost to the cap-centre
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate; distant; yellow-tawny, rust-coloured
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem width 1 mm, length 2 - 4 cm; similarly coloured to the cap; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; yellow-tawny
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Yellow brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, not prominent.
Body Color
Yellow
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The moss bell is a woodland mushroom. It is a saprobic species, which means it feeds on decomposing organic material, therefore it can be found growing on well-rotten wood covered in moss.
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Is Moss bell Toxic?
Moss bell is a hepatotoxic mushroom typically found in mossy habitats during varied seasons. It possesses a distinctive morphology, but care should be taken as it can be easily mistaken for non-toxic varieties. Ingesting it can cause immediate symptoms like abdominal cramps, nausea, with late stages effects manifesting as heart failure, and severe liver damage. Contact with professionals is recommended in case of accidental ingestion.
Toxins type
Amatoxins, Phallotoxins, Virotoxins
Type of poisoning
Hepatotoxic
Toxic Severity
Extreme 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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