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Bulbous fibrecap

Inocybe napipes

A species of Fiber caps

Bulbous fibrecap is distinguished by its bulbous base and fibrous cap. Typically found in symbiosis with hardwood trees, it contributes to a healthy forest ecosystem. The cap displays various brown tones, while the gills beneath are packed closely together. This species thrives in temperate climates, often making an appearance in the moist soil of woodlands during the growing season.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 7 cm

Odor:

Reminiscent of earthballs, distinctly earthy.

General Info About Bulbous fibrecap

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Attributes of Bulbous fibrecap

Cap Diameter

2 - 7 cm

Height

3 - 9 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 5 cm across; hazelnut brown to dull brown; surface smooth

Cap Shape

Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Adnate; crowded; whitish to pale brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; bulbous; whitish, brown

Stem Shapes

Bulbous

Flesh

Thin; firm; whitish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Tobacco brown

Odor

Reminiscent of earthballs, distinctly earthy.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Substrate

On soil

You can find Bulbous fibrecap by these plants:

Spruces, Oaks

Species Status

Frequent

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Bulbous fibrecap

Forest

Scientific Classification of Bulbous fibrecap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Inocybaceae

Genus

Fiber caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Bulbous fibrecap

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Is Bulbous fibrecap Toxic?

Bulbous fibrecap' is a neurotoxic mushroom, most commonly found under coniferous trees in humid, moss-laden environments and predominantly during the rainy season. It can cause serious health issues such as consciousness clouding, paralysis, digestion issues, and severe asthma in extreme cases. Bulbous fibrecap is distinguished from non-toxic varieties by its bulbous stem base.

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.