Fool's Funnel
Clitocybe rivulosa
Family: Tricholomataceae
Also called: Fool's Funnel, Sweating Mushroom
Overview
Contains muscarine — severe sweating, salivation, slow heart rate; fatalities recorded. Small white-to-cream funnel-shaped cap in grassy places, often in arcs with the Fairy Ring Champignon (Marasmius oreades). Never pick small white funnels from lawns or pasture.
Season
Aug–Nov — typical fruiting months: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.
Host trees & substrate
- Lawns
- Pasture
- Mown grass
Toxic lookalikes
- Fairy Ring Champignon (Marasmius oreades)deadly
Both grow in lawn arcs. Marasmius has a tough wiry stem and well-spaced gills; Clitocybe rivulosa has a fleshy stem and crowded gills. Beginners must avoid both.
Where it grows
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Always confirm wild-mushroom identification with multiple sources and a knowledgeable local expert before consuming. Read the foraging safety guide.