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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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