Ivory Funnel
Scientific Name:
Clitocybe dealbata
Synonyms:
This is a small to medium sized fungus commonly found in grassy areas such as lawns, parks, fields and at the edges of woodland. It is deadly poisonous and can be found growing with edible mushrooms so care must be taken when identifying it.
Confusion Species:
Height:
Cap Diameter (mm):
20-60mm
Cap or Bracket Thickness (mm):
Stem Height (mm):
Stem Diameter (mm):
Distribution:
Very common and widespread
Habitat:
In a wide range of grassy places, lawns, parks, cemeteries, meadows and wood edges.
Micro Habitat:
Cap:
Funnel-shaped or flat, cream to pinkish-beige with a white bloom making it appear frosted. It can be zoned or blotched and often cracked when old.
Flesh:
Smells mealy when young
Gills:
White to greyish cream gill, running slightly down the stem.
Spores:
White
Stem:
Creamy beige in colour.