Torn fibrecap is a poisonous mushroom and should not be consumed due to the toxin muscarine. Although it has a plain appearance, it can be identified by its smooth and long spores. The torn fibrecap prefers sandy soils of mixed woods of Europe and North America.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 5 cm
Odor:
Gently earthy, not strongly characterized.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Torn fibrecap
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Attributes of Torn fibrecap
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 4 cm across; convex to conical, or broadly bell-shaped; brown; with densely hairy or scaly; margin with pale remnants of the cortina
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Attached; close, crowded; pale, brownish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1 - 4 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; pale brownish; surface finely hairy or nearly smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Whitish or tan
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Gently earthy, not strongly characterized.
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Torn fibrecap Toxic?
The torn fibrecap grows in various habitats, most commonly in heathlands and grasslands. Harvest season is usually late summer and autumn. Consumption can lead to symptoms such as consciousness clouding, nerve damage, blood pressure drop, digestion issues, and severe asthma in extreme cases. It's important to distinguish it from non-toxic varieties for safety, as it bears a strong resemblance to some safe mushroom species.
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 Torn fibrecap
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Torn fibrecap
Well-drained soils with organic matter.
What are Some Tips for Finding Torn fibrecap
Seek out areas with coniferous or hardwood tree presence as torn fibrecap tends to grow near these tree types.
Look for torn fibrecap where the ground is rich in organic debris, as this suggests suitable soil conditions.
Inspect the base of trees and nearby ground, as torn fibrecap often appears alone or in small clusters, not typically in dense groups.
Exercise patience and observe carefully, since torn fibrecap's size and color may blend with the surroundings, making them less conspicuous.
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