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Stinking parachute

Gymnopus perforans

A species of Gymnopus

The stinking parachute grows directly upon the decaying fallen needles of fir, spruce, and pine trees. It produces an ugly odor often described as resembling rotting cabbage. Obviously, the smell also inspired the Stinking parachute's common name. The genus name, Gymnopus, means "naked foot."

Cap Diameter:

4 - 17 mm

Odor:

Reminiscent of decaying cabbage.

General Info About Stinking parachute

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Attributes of Stinking parachute

Cap Diameter

4 - 17 mm

Height

1 - 4 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 17 mm across; convex to broadly convex, bell-shaped; pale brown, buff, white; with wrinkled or ribbed

Cap Shape

Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnexed, broadly adnate; distant; buff to whitish

Stem

Stem 4 cm long, 0.5 - 1 mm thick; pale, brown to dark brown, reddish brown, black; with finely hairy to finely velvety

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; whitish to brownish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White, whitish, cream

Odor

Reminiscent of decaying cabbage.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

Red

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On wood

You can find Stinking parachute by these plants:

Ponderosa pine

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Stinking parachute

Conifer needles

Scientific Classification of Stinking parachute

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Marasmiaceae

Genus

Gymnopus

Toxicity and Edibility of Stinking parachute

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Is Stinking parachute Toxic?

Stinking parachute is commonly found in damp, forested habitats during moist seasons. Morphologically distinct, it's recognized by its foul odor. Consumption can cause minor gastrointestinal disturbance. Better avoided due to its potential to cause health problems, it's easily confused with non-toxic counterparts.

Type of poisoning

Gastrointestinal

Toxic Severity

Low toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-4 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Experience of minor digestive upset in the stomach and intestines.