Bog bell is a small, delicate mushroom that thrives in marshy or boggy environments. Its distinctive features include a bell-shaped cap and a slender stem. Bog bell typically has a brownish cap, sometimes with visible gill edges on the underside. This mushroom is found in damp forest areas and is part of a family known for diverse species which share similar habitats.
Cap Diameter:
8 - 25 mm
Odor:
Mild, indistinct mushroom smell.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Bog bell
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Attributes of Bog bell
Cap Diameter
8 - 25 mm
Height
4 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 8 - 25 mm across; conical to convex to bell-shaped; ochre brown to reddish brown, greyish orange
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Is Bog bell Toxic?
Bog bell is found in damp, marshy environments, primarily during the autumn season. Physically, it can be recognized by its petite stature and distinct bell-shaped caps. Consuming it leads initially to gastrointestinal discomfort, following a temporary recovery period, serious liver damage may occur several days later as a result of its hepatotoxic properties.
Toxins type
Amatoxins, Phallotoxins, Virotoxins
Type of poisoning
Hepatotoxic
Toxic Severity
High toxicity
Incubation Period
6-24 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Initial symptoms typically include gastrointestinal discomfort,
This may be followed by a brief period of apparent recovery, but serious liver damage or even liver failure may develop after several days due to the hepatotoxicity of the mushroom toxin involved.
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Tips for Finding Bog bell
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What are Some Tips for Finding Bog bell
Seek out bog bell in damp, mossy environments, particularly where Sphagnum moss thrives.
Inspect moorlands and bogs with caution, as these are typical habitats for bog bell.
Explore wet woodland regions delicately, using a gentle touch to check around moss without disturbing the ecosystem.
Look closely at the base of mosses, as bog bell may be camouflaged or partially obscured by moss.
Use a small mirror or magnifying glass to inspect potential bog bell specimens from different angles for proper identification.
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