Split fibrecap
Inocybe rimosa
A species of Fiber caps. Also known as Straw-colored fibre-head, Deadly Inocybe.
The Split fibrecap, a poisonous mushroom, is found beneath hardwood trees from summer through autumn. Regrettably, its macroscopic and microscopic features can be identical to those of other fibrecaps, thereby complicating its definitive identification.
Attributes of Split fibrecap
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 8 cm across; conical, broadly bell-shaped; yellow, brown; smooth
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached; close, crowded; white, gray, brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 9 cm long, 1 cm thick; whitish or pale yellowish; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly spermatic or nondescript.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Split fibrecap by these plants
Oaks, Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Split fibrecap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Inocybaceae
Genus
Fiber caps
Toxicity and Edibility of Split fibrecap
Is Split fibrecap Toxic?
The split fibrecap mushroom is poisonous; consuming it can cause various adverse effects. It is advisable to avoid this mushroom.
Is Split fibrecap Toxic to Dogs?
Split fibrecap can be dangerous to dogs. If your pet has consumed this mushroom, seek immediate veterinary attention. Symptoms may vary, but early intervention is crucial for the best outcome.
