Inocybe sambucina is a member of the Inocybaceae family, typically found in temperate forests. This species thrives in symbiotic relationships with certain types of trees, aiding in nutrient exchange. Inocybe sambucina features a distinctly fibrous cap and a sturdy stalk, often displaying a pale to brownish color. It appears primarily in the late summer to fall.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
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Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Inocybe sambucina
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Attributes of Inocybe sambucina
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Inocybe sambucina Toxic?
Inocybe sambucina is a neurotoxic mushroom that may cause severe health issues, like consciousness impairment, perspiration, paralysis, and even risk of asthma. Significant digestive disruptions such as vomiting, diarrhea, and blood pressure drop are also common. Morphologically, inocybe sambucina is distinctive enough to avoid confusion with most non-toxic species. The mushroom thrives mostly in specific habitats, conditions, and seasons.
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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