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Corn-silk Inocybe

Inocybe sororia

A species of Fiber caps, Also known as Corn-silk fiberhead

The corn-silk Inocybe (Inocybe sororia) has caps that mature to about twice the size of a dandelion flower with a semi-flat structure that can evolve to slightly ruffled edges in appearance. The color is generally off-white and grows to a golden brown. None of the Inocybe family can be consumed due to relative toxicity to both humans and animals.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 8 cm

Odor:

Odor green corn

General Info About Corn-silk Inocybe

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Attributes of Corn-silk Inocybe

Cap Diameter

2 - 8 cm

Height

4 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 8 cm; creamy to pale yellowish; silky; margin with persistent veil remnants

Gills

Close; adnate; brown; edges lighter than the faces

Stem

Stem 3-14 cm x 0.2-1 cm; equal; white

Flesh

Thin; pallid to buff

Spore Print Color

Dull brown

Odor

Odor green corn

Body Color

Yellow

White

Cream

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Corn-silk Inocybe by these plants:

Spruces, Oaks

Species Status

Common

Endangered Species

How to Identify Corn-silk Inocybe

Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Corn-silk Inocybe

The corn-silk Inocybe can be found in wooded areas and is primarily associated with pine, spruce, and oak. It feeds in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids.

Scientific Classification of Corn-silk Inocybe

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Inocybaceae

Genus

Fiber caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Corn-silk Inocybe

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Is Corn-silk Inocybe Toxic?

The corn-silk Inocybe is a highly poisonous mushroom that can lead to fatal outcomes. The most common symptoms include excessive salivation, urination, defecation, gastrointestinal problems, decreased blood pressure, and profuse sweating. Death can occur due to respiratory system failure.

Is Corn-silk Inocybe Toxic to Dogs?

Most members of the Inocybe genus of mushrooms contain a toxin called muscarine that is toxic to dogs. In the absence of any other data, it is sensible to assume that all parts of the corn-silk Inocybe are toxic to dogs. Symptoms of muscarine poisoning include drooling, depression, diarrhea, vomiting, and collapse. Take your dog to the vet immediately if you believe it has eaten this species of mushroom.