Clouded Funnel
Clitocybe nebularis
Identification: Clitocybe nebularis (Clouded Funnel) - High Risk
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Key Features
- Cap large
- greyish-brown
- depressed to funnel-shaped
- Gills crowded
- white to cream
- deeply decurrent
- Stem thick
- fibrous
- often paler than cap
- Wavy
- sometimes lobed cap margin in maturity
- Grows terrestrially in clusters among leaf litter
Color:
Pale greyish-brown cap, white gills and stem
Smell:
Unknown
Growth Pattern:
Clustered
Environment:
Leaf litter
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat:
Deciduous forest floor, often under oak or beech
Distribution:
Widespread across Europe, common in Ireland
Seasonality:
Autumn to early Winter
Economic Value
Market Demand:
None - toxic
Price Range:
N/A
Commercial Use:
None
Toxicity Information
Symptoms:
- Severe nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
Onset Time:
30 minutes to 3 hours
First Aid:
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Contact emergency services (112)
Emergency Contacts:
- 112 (EU/EEA Emergency)
- 112 (Ireland Emergency)
Similar Species
Livid Pinkgill
Entoloma sinuatum
Key Differences:
- Gills become distinctly pinkish/salmon color due to spores
- Gills are usually sinuate or adnexed, not deeply decurrent
Wood Blewit
Lepista nuda
Key Differences:
- Gills and stem are distinctly lilac or purple when fresh
- Usually found later in the season
Recommended Action
Do not consume. This species is known to cause severe gastrointestinal distress and has dangerous lookalikes. Handle with gloves and dispose of safely.