22 October 2007 Minley Wood, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. Synonymns Lyophyllum connatum Cap Convex, expanding with age, smooth, white, to about 10 cm across Gills Broadly adnate to short decurrent, crowded, whitish Stem Cylindrical or narrowing towards the base, smooth, white Flesh Firm, white Smell Indistinct or sweetish Taste Indistinct Season Autumn Distribution Frequent Habitat On soil in or near woods, typically forming dense clusters Spore Print White Microscopic Features Spores ellipsoidal (5.5-6.5) x (3.5-4) µm2. Basidia clavate, 4-spored. Edibility Although once considered edible, research has indicated that it might be carcinogenic, hence it should not be eaten. There are also some deadly poisonous lookalikes including Clitocybe dealbata, providing futher reason not to eat this species. |