Clitocybe nebularis
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| Clitocybe nebularis (Batsch), Fr. (date ?) |
Clitocybe nebularis or Lepista nebularis, commonly known as the clouded agaric or cloud funnel, is a fungus which appears both in conifer-dominated forests and those that consist mostly of leaved trees. Its cap is 5-15cm broad and convex.
[edit] Description
The cap of the mushroom is 5-25 cm (2-5 in) in diameter, convex with an incurved margin, becoming plane to depressed in shape; colours are generally greyish to light brownish-grey. The surface of the cap is usually dry to moist, radially fibrillose. The flesh of the pileus is white, and very thick. It has a foul-smelling odour, which has been described as slightly farinaceous to rancid. [1]
It may be confused with the poisonous Entoloma sinuatum both in Europe or North America, though this species has pink sinuate gills.[2]
[edit] Edibility
It is edible, but must be boiled before preparation since it can be a source of nausea. It has been said that the odour is the reason why many people would be deterred from trying it.
Edibility
Often listed as edible, but the foul odor would deter most persons from trying it.—CaliforniaFungi, mykoweb.com
[edit] References
- ^ California Fungi: Clitocybe nebularis. Retrieved on 2008-01-11.
- ^ Haas H (1969). The Young Specialist looks at Fungi. Burke, p. 128. ISBN 0-222-79409-7.
- ^ California Fungi: Clitocybe nebularis. Retrieved on 2008-01-11.
- Scientific classification: WikiSpecies: Tricholomataceae
- Taxonomy
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