Species details
Deadly fibrecap
Inosperma erubescens
Poisonous
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Description
A whitish to ochre fibrecap that turns distinctly brick-red where damaged and with age.
Identification features
The cap is radially fibrous and often cracked, and the smell may seem pleasantly fruity. It contains high levels of muscarine and is highly poisonous.
Habitat
In warm deciduous woodland, parks, and pathsides, especially on calcareous soil.
Fruiting period
April, May, June, July