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Inocybe acuta

A species of Fiber caps

Inocybe acuta grows primarily in temperate regions, thriving in woodland areas. It's recognized by its conical or bell-shaped cap, which can have an elongated tip. The cap's surface often has fibrous textures and can vary in color with age. Inocybe acuta has gills beneath its cap, which are initially pale but tend to darken as it matures. It sprouts mainly during the cooler months of the year.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 4 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive

General Info About Inocybe acuta

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Attributes of Inocybe acuta

Cap Diameter

1 - 4 cm

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive

Flesh Bruises

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

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Inocybe acuta by these plants:

Oaks, Willows, Sweetgale

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Scientific Classification of Inocybe acuta

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Inocybaceae

Genus

Fiber caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Inocybe acuta

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Is Inocybe acuta Toxic?

Inocybe acuta is a neurotoxic mushroom, leading to possible consciousness clouding, pupil shrinkage, paralysis, perspiration, blood pressure reduction, digestion issues, vomiting, diarrhea. In extreme cases, inocybe acuta may induce severe asthma attacks. Always exercise caution, never consume inocybe acuta despite its lack of distinguishing morphological features. Its precise location and seasonality are unspecified.

Toxins type

Muscarine

Type of poisoning

Neurotoxic

Toxic Severity

High toxicity

Incubation Period

0.25-4 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Nerve toxin, consciousness clouding, pupil shrinkage, paralysis, perspiration, blood pressure drop, digestion issues, vomiting, diarrhea, severe asthma in extreme cases.