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Collared fibrecap

Inocybe cincinnata

A species of Fiber caps

Collared fibrecap is a small mushroom that's very difficult or almost impossible to distinguish by the naked eye from other Inocybe species. It is covered in rough hairs, which explains the Latin name – cincinnata can be translated as 'with crisped hair'.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Collared fibrecap

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Attributes of Collared fibrecap

Cap Diameter

1 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 5 cm across; bell-shaped; reddish-brown; covered in minute erect scales

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Brown, rusty-brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 2 - 3 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; pallid tinged violaceous, brownish; cottony

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Whitish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Purple

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

You can find Collared fibrecap by these plants:

Oaks, Spruces

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Habitat of Collared fibrecap

Woods, ground

Scientific Classification of Collared fibrecap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Inocybaceae

Genus

Fiber caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Collared fibrecap

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Is Collared fibrecap Toxic?

Collared fibrecap typically thrives in various environmental conditions and is commonly spotted during the mushroom foraging season. It is distinguished by its unique morphology. Its neurotoxic properties can lead to a cluster of symptoms including consciousness clouding, pupil shrinkage, and severe asthma in rare cases. Note, consumption is strictly advised against due to potential severe health impacts.

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.