White Fibrecap
Poisonous 
Autumn 
Summer 
Inocybe geophylla
A small white mushroom that is quite toxic.
| Mushroom Type | |
| Common Names | White Fibrecap (EN), Cap Ffibr Gwyn (CY), Strzępiak Ziemistoblaszkowy (PL), Selymes Susulyka (HU) |
| Scientific Name | Inocybe geophylla |
| Season Start | Jul |
| Season End | Nov |
| Average Mushroom height (CM) | 6 |
| Average Cap width (CM) | 4 |
Please note that each and every mushroom you come across may vary in appearance to these photos.
Cap
Conical, flattening out but leaving an obvious umbo. White smooth and silky turning off-white, slightly yellow.
Gills
Gills cream turning to grey. Joined to stem. Crowded.
Stem
White, fibrous and smooth.
Flesh
White.
Habitat
Most types of woodland, under hedges or shady flowerbeds.
Possible Confusion
Other Inocybes but as this one is white and silky it is fairly easy to identify.
Spore Print
Brown. Almond shaped.
Taste / Smell
Mild.
Frequency
Common.
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