Hairy leg bell is a small to medium-sized mushroom often found on rotting wood, particularly in mossy forests. It features a characteristic cap which is bell-shaped and brownish, usually with fibrous textures that resemble hairs. The gills underneath the cap are crowded and light-colored at first, darkening as hairy leg bell matures. It is typically seen in the fall.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Hairy leg bell
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Attributes of Hairy leg bell
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 mm
Height
7 - 35 mm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 mm across; conic to broadly conic to convex; orangish brown to dull brownish; margin lined
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; nearly distant; orangish brown to dull brownish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 7 - 35 mm long, 0.5 - 1 mm thick; equal; whitish to yellowish, brownish; fragile; with tiny fibrils
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; rusty brown to yellow brown; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cinnamon
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Hairy leg bell Toxic?
Hairy leg bell is a hepatotoxic fungus often found in damp woodland areas, specifically during the autumn season. Its distinguished hairy stem sets it apart from non-toxic varieties. Ingestion often leads to early symptoms like nausea and abdominal cramps, proceeding to heart failure and liver damage in severe cases. Consumption is strictly discouraged due to potential health risks.
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 Hairy leg bell
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Hairy leg bell
Prefers rich, moss-covered soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Hairy leg bell
Search for hairy leg bell in areas with an abundance of moss, such as shaded forest floors.
Inspect moss beds closely, as hairy leg bell may grow alone or in small clusters within these habitats.
Investigate the base of moss-covered trees, fallen logs, or rocks, as these are common spots for hairy leg bell.
Gently move moss aside to reveal any hidden hairy leg bell that may be growing underneath.
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