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Pear fibrecap
A species of Fiber caps Scientific name : Inocybe fraudans Genus : Fiber caps
Pear fibrecap, A species of Fiber caps
Scientific name: Inocybe fraudans
Genus: Fiber caps
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Toxicity
Pear fibrecap mainly thrives in damp, deciduous woodlands, particularly during late summer and autumn. Its neurotoxic attributes may lead to severe nausea, digestive discomfort, and marked perspiration, among other acute symptoms, while exhibiting distinct physiological responses such as pupil constriction and consciousness clouding without suggesting ingestion. This mushroom can be distinguished by its unique pear-like shape and fibrous cap.
Habitat
Woodlands
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
4-6 cm
Cap Diameter
2.5-6 cm
Endangered Species
No
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor strong, sweet, fragrant
Spore Print
Dull brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Inocybaceae Genus
Fiber caps Species
Pear fibrecap