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Greenfoot fibrecap

Inocybe calamistrata

A species of Fiber caps, Also known as Scaly inocybe

The sweetly-scented caps of the greenfoot fibrecap (Inocybe calamistrata) erupt uniquely from areas of the forest floor lacking many nutrients. It can be seen throughout most of Europe and sporadically in North America. They are extremely toxic, as is much of the Inocybe family of mushrooms.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mildly sperm-like, not distinctive.

General Info About Greenfoot fibrecap

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Attributes of Greenfoot fibrecap

Cap Diameter

1 - 5 cm

Height

2 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 5 cm across; convex to bell-shaped; dark brown; covered in erect pointed scales

Cap Shape

Convex, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Whitish later rusty-brown

Stem

Stem 30–70 × 5–10 mm; simple stem; dark brown, blue-green toward the base; scaly

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Whitish and reddens slightly when bruised or cut

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Mildly sperm-like, not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Green

Blue

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to blue

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Greenfoot fibrecap by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Species Status

Uncommon

How to Identify Greenfoot fibrecap

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Habitat of Greenfoot fibrecap

The Inocybe calamistrata is a woodland mushroom that forms a symbiotic relationship with a host tree's roots, exchanging essential nutrients. The mushrooms grow up from the ground beneath the host tree.

Distribution Area of Greenfoot fibrecap

North America,Europe,North Africa,Central America,norhern Asia

Scientific Classification of Greenfoot fibrecap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Inocybaceae

Genus

Fiber caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Greenfoot fibrecap

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Is Greenfoot fibrecap Toxic?

Greenfoot fibrecap is a neurotoxic mushroom typically found in various conditions and seasons. Consumption can lead to severe health issues, including consciousness clouding, paralysis, and digestion problems. Morphologically distinctive, greenfoot fibrecap is easily distinguishable from non-toxic species. Caution is advised due to its toxic nature, as ingestion can potentially lead to severe asthma in extreme cases.

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.

Is Greenfoot fibrecap Toxic to Dogs?

Greenfoot fibrecap contains a toxin known as muscarine that can be fatally poisonous to dogs. If you believe that your dog has eaten this mushroom species then seek immediate veterinary assistance since an early diagnosis can be life-saving. Symptoms of poisoning include drooling, urinary incontinence diarrhea, and abdominal pain. More serious symptoms include respiratory difficulty.