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Clouded Funnel: poisonous

Clitocybe nebularis

☠ Poisonous. Do not eat.What to do if poisoning is suspected

Clouded Funnel is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. This page helps you identify it and tell it apart from similar species. It is not a foraging guide. Have every wild mushroom checked by a qualified mushroom expert before eating it.

If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away. If someone has trouble breathing, has a seizure or is unconscious, call emergency services. Don't wait for symptoms: with some poisonings they only start hours later. Keep any leftovers of the find, they help identify it.

Usually seen from September to November in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland, Woodland edges. Can be confused with similar species.

☠ Poisonous
Clouded Funnel (Clitocybe nebularis)

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When Clouded Funnel appears

Typical window in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

Where it grows

Clouded Funnel is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges.

Look up Clouded Funnel in the app

In the Forage app, Clouded Funnel has a full field guide entry with more photos, key features and the species it can be confused with.

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Clouded Funnel: common questions

Is Clouded Funnel poisonous?

Yes. Clouded Funnel is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. Do not eat it. If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away, or emergency services if it is life-threatening.

When does Clouded Funnel appear?

Clouded Funnel usually appears from September to November in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather.

Where does Clouded Funnel grow?

Clouded Funnel is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges.

What can Clouded Funnel be confused with?

Similar species: Livid Pinkgill, Club Foot, Giant Funnel. Only a confident identification tells them apart. When in doubt, have a find checked by a qualified mushroom expert.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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