Scurfy fibrecap is known for its distinctive brown cap with a somewhat scurfy or scaly surface. This mushroom is often found in broadleaf and mixed woodlands, particularly enjoying the company of oak trees. It typically appears in summer and autumn. The presence of scurfy fibrecap contributes to the biodiversity and ecological balance within its habitat.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
Odor:
Mildly spermatophoric to non-distinctive.
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Attributes of Scurfy fibrecap
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 15 mm across; convex to obtusely umbonate; whitish, brown; with scales to silky-fibrous
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free to adnexed; broad; cream to brown
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 1.5 - 3 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; cylindrical; pinkish brown to gray; elastic
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thin; creamy yellow to reddish yellow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Snuff brown
Odor
Mildly spermatophoric to non-distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Scurfy fibrecap Toxic?
Scurfy fibrecap is a neurotoxic species typically found in various habitats, but more commonly in conditions of wet soils and during warmer seasons. Distinguishable by distinctive morphological features, ingestion can lead to severe health effects. These range from cloudy consciousness, shrinking pupils, and paralysis, to drastic drop in blood pressure, digestion issues, and severe asthmatic reactions in extreme cases.
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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