Inocybe hirtella is a member of the fungal family Inocybaceae, known for its fibrous and conically shaped cap. This mushroom typically grows near deciduous trees, helping to decompose organic matter in the soil. Inocybe hirtella has a distinguishing appearance with a noticeable texture on its surface and varying colors that blend with its woodland habitats.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 5 cm
Odor:
Reminiscent of marzipan or bitter almonds.
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Toxicity and Edibility
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Attributes of Inocybe hirtella
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
2 - 9 cm
Cap
1 - 2.5 cm; conic-campanulate, then expanded-umbonate; yellowish; dry, covered with scales, glabrous on the center; margin soon split
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety
Gills
Adnate; close, rather broad; whitish at first then fuscescent, the edges white-fimbriate
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
2 - 4 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; equal or attenuate below, bulbillose; white; pruinose at the apex, subglabrous elsewhere
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Reminiscent of marzipan or bitter almonds.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Inocybe hirtella Toxic?
Inocybe hirtella is a neurotoxic mushroom commonly found under deciduous trees in humid climates during spring and fall. Consumption may cause severe nerve-related symptoms, including fluctuating consciousness levels, pupil shrinkage, paralysis, excessive perspiration, and digestion problems. Morphologically, it's beige with a fur-like surface, making it unique among other inedible mushrooms.
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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