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Poison Pie
Hebeloma crustuliniforme
Hebeloma crustuliniforme, commonly known as poison pie or fairy cakes, is a gilled mushroom of the genus Hebeloma found in Europe and North America, and has been introduced into Australia. Its specific name derives from the Latin crustulum or little biscuit. It is moderately poisonous.
From the article Hebeloma crustuliniforme on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Description
The buff-to-beige cap is 3–11 centimetres (1+1⁄4–4+1⁄4 inches) in diameter, convex then umbonate with an uplifted margin in age. The gills are crowded, adnate or notched, initially pale but browning with age, and beaded with droplets in moist conditions. The stipe is 4–13 cm long and 0.5–1.5 cm (1⁄4–1⁄2 in) thick, with a wider base and no ring. The thick flesh is white and has a radish-like smell and bitter taste. The spores are brown, elliptical, and somewhat rough.
Range & habitat
The species has been found in 18 countries, including most parts of Europe, both coasts of North America, and less frequently in Victoria, Australia. A common mushroom, it be found in open woodland and heathland in summer and autumn, though may also be found in winter in places with milder climates such as California. According to David Arora, it is "by far" the most common Hebeloma found in California.
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
Toxicity
This fungus is poisonous, causing mild to severe gastrointestinal upset, including vomiting, diarrhea, and colicky abdominal pain several hours after consumption.
== References ==
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 194307.