Cat dapperling typically have a small stature with caps that can be white to brown, often covered in darker, concentric scales. They usually grow in woods or grassy areas during autumn. The stem of cat dapperling is slender and may feature a ring. These mushrooms release white spores and are part of a diverse family known for a wide range of mushrooms, including both common and rare species.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 4 cm
Odor:
Earthy, not particularly distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Cat dapperling
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Attributes of Cat dapperling
Cap Diameter
2 - 4 cm
Height
3 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 3 cm; flat; white, black-brown center
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; crowded; white or cream, darkening with age
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 2.5 - 4 cm long and 2 - 4 mm diameter; base slightly swollen; creamy white; with ring
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Persistent; creamy white on top, brown beneath
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Earthy, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Black
White
Cream
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Cat dapperling by these plants:
Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widespread and fairly common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Cat dapperling
Cat dapperling are found in environments with coniferous trees, often appearing alone or in small clusters within these wooded areas.
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Is Cat dapperling Toxic?
Cat dapperling is typically found in variety of habitats, usually in cooler seasons. This mushroom carries hepatotoxic effects and consuming it may lead to symptoms like abdominal pain, weakness, and even heart failure in severe cases. Morphologically, it can be discerned from other species via certain unique identifiers. Extreme caution is advised when encountering cat dapperling due to its severe impact on liver health.
Toxins type
Amatoxins, Phallotoxins, Virotoxins
Type of poisoning
Hepatotoxic
Toxic Severity
High toxicity
Incubation Period
4-24 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Early symptoms: abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness, vomiting, and dizziness, with potential for circulatory failure.
Later stages: calf and abdominal cramps, hepatitis, heart failure, bloody diarrhea, and liver damage.
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Tips for Finding Cat dapperling
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Cat dapperling
Well-drained, rich in organic matter.
What are Some Tips for Finding Cat dapperling
Inspect the ground in coniferous forests, especially where needles and cones accumulate.
Look for small groups or solitary cat dapperling, paying attention to natural clearings and edges of forested paths.
Gently move aside leaf litter and debris in potential habitat areas to uncover cat dapperling.
Prefer searching in areas with well-drained soil, which sustains cat dapperling's growth.
Use a small garden tool to carefully dig around suspected areas, avoiding disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem.
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