Angel wings(Pleurocybella porrigens) is a delicate, almost ethereal mushroom most commonly found on decaying conifer logs and stumps. In spite of its disarming name, this species is highly toxic and should not be consumed under any circumstances; once considered edible, it has been responsible for numerous deaths in Japan.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 10 cm
Odor:
Faintly pleasant, unremarkable scent.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Angel wings
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Attributes of Angel wings
Cap Diameter
2 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 10 cm across; incomplete funnel, tongue; white; surface smooth; lobed margin
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Decurrent; crowded, narrow; white
Flesh
Thin, white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faintly pleasant, unremarkable scent.
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The angel wings mushroom grows in temperate forest environments throughout North America and Europe. It is a wood-decay fungus, meaning it grows on dead wood, and is especially prevalent on pines and hemlocks.
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Is Angel wings Toxic?
There is some evidence that the fruitbodies of angel wings are toxic. Suspected symptoms of angel wings poisoning include paralysis, muscle spasms, and convulsions. It is possible to mistake angel wings for the popular edible Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus spp.), but the angel wings is more frail-bodied, and a purer white.
Is Angel wings Toxic to Dogs?
All parts of angel wings are toxic to dogs. This is a common wild mushroom that grows on dead wood so the principal risk of poisoning is when dogs are allowed to roam free in woodland areas. Symptoms include vomiting, drooling, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
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Tips for Finding Angel wings
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What are Some Tips for Finding Angel wings
Inspect fallen conifer branches or trunks, paying close attention to those with a covering of moss.
Search in shady, forested areas where the environment remains consistently damp.
Gently move aside moss to reveal any hidden angel wings that may be growing underneath.
Survey decaying coniferous wood, as angel wings is saprobic and will not be found on living trees.
How to Clean and Preserve Angel wings
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