Inocybe insignis is a species found in the Inocybaceae family, typically growing in soil rich with decaying plant matter. It usually appears in late summer to fall, thriving in woodland environments. Recognizable by its fibrous cap and slender stem, inocybe insignis exhibits a pale brown to ochre coloration. Its habitat preference includes both broadleaf and coniferous forests.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 6 cm
Odor:
Strong, sweet with a peculiar note.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Inocybe insignis
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Attributes of Inocybe insignis
Cap Diameter
3 - 6 cm
Height
5 - 9 cm
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Strong, sweet with a peculiar note.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Inocybe insignis by these plants:
Quaking aspen, Coast live oak, Red pine
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Inocybe insignis
Inocybe insignis is commonly found in forests with a mix of deciduous trees, often associating with beech, oak, and hickory.