Inocybe
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Inocybe
Inocybe
Inocybe mushrooms are small and can look similar to other mushrooms. It's best to leave them alone!
Habitat: Various habitats
Appearance
The Inocybe often has a fibrous, conical to bell-shaped cap, frequently with a prominent central bump (umbo). Its colors vary widely from white to various shades of brown, grey, or purplish hues, and it typically has a dry, scaly surface.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyInocybaceaeGenusInocybe
Category
FungiRarity
Epic
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Many Inocybe mushrooms have a funny, earthy smell, sometimes like wet dirt!
Some Inocybe species are so tiny, you might need a magnifying glass to spot them!
Their cap shape can change as they mature, from a pointed cone to a flatter umbrella!
They help trees grow big and strong by sharing nutrients through their secret underground web.
Special abilities
Ability
Toxic Protector
Inocybe can produce powerful muscarine toxins that protect them from being eaten by many animals and insects.
Ability
Root Whisperer
Inocybe has a hidden network that connects with tree roots, helping them swap vital nutrients underground like secret partners.
Ability
Underground Explorer
Inocybe can extend fine threads called hyphae far into the soil to find water and minerals for its tree partners.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2-10 cm
- Edibility
- poisonous
- Cap Diameter
- 1-8 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Summer to fall
- Spore Color
- Brown
Ecological connections
Traits
Spore Producing
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Poisonous
Poisonous organisms produce toxins that can cause harm when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through contact.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Inocybe?
2-10 cm
Is Inocybe edible?
poisonous
How big is Inocybe?
1-8 cm
Where is Inocybe usually found?
Various habitats
What does Inocybe grow on?
soil
When is Inocybe in season?
Summer to fall
What color are Inocybe spores?
Brown
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