Rooting brownie typically grows near rotting wood, favoring damp and shaded environments. It's recognizable by its rusty-brown cap with a conical shape that flattens over time. The underside gills start off light and become darker with maturity. Rooting brownie has a distinctive root-like structure at the base of its stem, which is how it gets its unique name.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 6 cm
Odor:
Reminiscent of musty rubber and wine barrels
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Toxicity and Edibility
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Attributes of Rooting brownie
Cap Diameter
1 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Rooting
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Reminiscent of musty rubber and wine barrels
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Rooting brownie Toxic?
Rooting brownie is typically found in forests, appearing particularly during the autumn. It's distinguished by its tubular growth and brown cap. Though it may resemble non-toxic variants, consuming it may lead to gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea and vomiting. Therefore, it's advisable to avoid consumption.
Toxins type
Triterpenoids
Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
High toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-4 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Digestive issues, diarrhea, throwing up.
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