Lepiota helveola

A species of Lepiota.

Lepiota helveola, also recognized as Lepiota pseudohelveola, is a highly poisonous fungus classified within the Agaricales order, Basidiomycotina class, and Agaricomycetes subclass. This species is characterized as a small, white lepiota and is notably very toxic.

Attributes of Lepiota helveola

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to pink or red

You can find Lepiota helveola by these plants

Spruces, Firs

Scientific Classification of Lepiota helveola

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Lepiota

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Toxicity and Edibility of Lepiota helveola

Is Lepiota helveola Toxic?

Lepiota helveola poses a significant health risk as a hepatotoxic mushroom. Initial symptoms often involve stomach cramps, feeling sick, general weakness, throwing up, and lightheadedness, which can progress to circulatory collapse. More serious, later-stage effects include inflammation of the liver, cardiac arrest, and impaired liver function. Given its extreme toxicity, consuming this mushroom is strongly advised against.

Toxins type

Amatoxins, Phallotoxins, Virotoxins

Type of poisoning

Hepatotoxic

Toxic Severity

Extreme toxicity

Incubation Period

4-24 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Early symptoms: abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness, vomiting, and dizziness, with potential for circulatory failure. Later stages: calf and abdominal cramps, hepatitis, heart failure, bloody diarrhea, and liver damage.

Is Lepiota helveola Toxic to Dogs?

Lepiota helveola 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.

More Mushrooms That Are Similar to Lepiota helveola

Deadly dapperling

Lepiota brunneoincarnata

Fatal dapperling

Lepiota subincarnata