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Pseudoclitocybe cyathiformis |
Appearing in late autumn, these dark funnel-shaped caps on tall scaly stems are very easily recognised. Pseudoclitocybe cyathiformis usually grows in woodland, on decayed hardwood. Despite its drab appearance, this is an edible species, although the stem is very tough and should be discarded. |
| Because of the funnel shape of its cap plus the long stem, this sombre
woodland mushroom has been given the common name of The Goblet.
In some reference books you will find this species under the scientific name of Clitocybe cyathiformis. |
Cap |
The dark cap is strongly funnel shaped and grows to between 4 and 8 cm in diameter. Variously dark grey-brown or leather brown, the smooth caps retain an inrolled margin. |
Gills |
The gills are decurrent and forked - it is this forking which differentiates Pseudoclitocybe species from the Clitocybe funnel caps. White at first, the gills turn greyish-beige as the fruiting body matures. |
Stipe |
5 to 10 mm in diameter, the grey fibrous stems grow to between 6 and 10 cm
tall. and thicken slightly towards the base, which is sometimes clavate.
The stem is covered in longitudinal silky brown striations. There is no stem ring. |
Spore print |
Creamy-white. |
Odour/taste |
Not distinctive. |
Habitat |
On soil or well rotted stumps in mixed woodland. |
Season |
September to December and occasionally into early spring. |
Occurrence |
Infrequent. |
Similar species |
Unlikely to be confused with any other species. |
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