Fleecy fibrecap lives below conifer and aspen trees at a range of altitudes. Its brown cap takes on a cracked, scaly appearance. The stem, meanwhile, is often more white but stains an ocher color if handled. Fleecy fibrecap fruiting bodies appear in the fall or winter depending on the location.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy with a hint of dustiness.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Fleecy fibrecap
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Attributes of Fleecy fibrecap
Cap Diameter
1 - 6 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 6 cm wide; brown to ochraceous; scaly
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnexed; crowded; pale brown then cinnamon
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm tall, 2 - 10 mm thick; non-bulbous; white, display ochraceous at maturity or where handled
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Tobacco brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy with a hint of dustiness.
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Fleecy fibrecap by these plants:
Spruces, Scots pine
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Fleecy fibrecap
Fleecy fibrecap are typically found in duff layers beneath coniferous forests, particularly under pine trees, as well as near aspen groves.
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Is Fleecy fibrecap Toxic?
Fleecy fibrecap is a neurotoxic mushroom typically found in varying habitats during different seasons. Its prominent features set it apart from non-toxic varieties. Consumption could lead to serious health issues, including nerve damage, clouded consciousness, digestion issues, perspiration, shrinking pupils, and even paralysis. Severe cases might lead to a drop in blood pressure, severe asthma, and induce vomiting or diarrhea.
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.
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Tips for Finding Fleecy fibrecap
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Fleecy fibrecap
Prefers well-drained, duff-rich soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Fleecy fibrecap
Search the ground in coniferous forests, particularly focusing on areas with abundant pine needle duff.
Inspect the base of aspen trees, as fleecy fibrecap may grow in proximity.
Look for fleecy fibrecap where the soil is well-drained and rich in decomposed organic matter.
Gently disturb the top layer of duff to reveal any hidden fleecy fibrecap fruit bodies.
Utilize a small rake or your hands to sift through duff in likely areas, being careful not to damage the habitat.
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