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Clitocybe vibecina

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Clitocybe vibecina
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C. vibecina
Binomial name
Clitocybe vibecina
(Fr.) Quél. 1872

Clitocybe vibecina is a common, inedible mushroom of the genus Clitocybe. It often grows in rings on needle litter, usually late in the year.

Description

The cap is umbilicated with a down turned margin, rarely funnel shaped. When moist, it is dark grey with a brownish grey center, striped and whitish grey when dry. it grows up to 5 cm in diameter. The gills are grey, rather thick and a little decurrent. The spores are white. The stem is grey to white. The flesh is watery, grey and has a rancid smell.

Similar Species

Clitocybe ditopus is larger, with a grey cap when moist and white when dry. The ribs are absent.

The underside of the mushroom
Clitocybe vibecina mushrooms in a group

References

  • E. Garnweidner. Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe. Collins. 1994.