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Brown Rollrim

Paxillus involutus

TOXIC

Identification: Highly Toxic Brown Rollrim (Paxillus involutus)

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Caractéristiques clés

  • Cap dark reddish-brown
  • depressed center
  • often velvety or fibrillose.
  • Gills deeply decurrent
  • thick
  • widely spaced
  • rusty orange-brown.
  • Gills often cross-veined (anastomosing) near the stem.
  • Stem pale brown
  • curved
  • lacking a ring or volva.
  • Grows terrestrially in grass or soil
  • often near trees.
Couleur :

Dark reddish-brown cap; rusty orange-brown gills; pale brown stem.

Odeur :

No distinctive smell

Mode de croissance :

Clustered

Environnement :

Soil/Grass

Habitat et distribution

Habitat :

Lawn or grassy area, associated with trees (mycorrhizal).

Distribution :

Widespread across the Northern Hemisphere (North America, Europe, Asia).

Saisonnalité :

Summer to Autumn

Valeur économique

Demande du marché :

None - toxic

Gamme de prix :

N/A

Usage commercial :

None

Informations sur la toxicité

Symptômes :
  • Severe gastrointestinal distress (vomiting, diarrhea).
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Rarely, potentially fatal autoimmune hemolytic anemia (Paxillus syndrome).
Délai d'apparition :

30 minutes to 3 hours (GI symptoms)

Premiers secours :
  • Seek immediate emergency medical attention.
  • Contact poison control immediately.
  • Retain a sample of the mushroom for identification.
Contacts d'urgence :
  • 911 (US)
  • Poison Help (US): 1-800-222-1222

Espèces similaires

Velvet-footed Pax

Tapinella atrotomentosa

Non-edible/Suspect - contains mutagens.
Différences clés :
  • Stem is distinctly dark brown to black and velvety.
  • Grows on wood, not soil.

Poison Pax

Paxillus rubicundulus

TOXIC - similar toxins to P. involutus.
Différences clés :
  • Typically smaller size.
  • Cap often lighter, more yellowish-brown.

Action recommandée

Do not touch or consume. Ensure immediate disposal of all specimens. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.