description Clouded Funnel Overview
The clouded funnel (*Clitocybe nebularis*) is a large woodland mushroom found mainly in Europe. It has a broad gray or gray-brown cap that becomes depressed with age, together with crowded pale gills that run down the stem. The species often fruits in groups during autumn. Older references describe it as edible, but reports of digestive illness and disagreement among modern guides mean that it is not considered suitable for casual wild-foraging.
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What is the clouded funnel mushroom?
The clouded funnel is Clitocybe nebularis, a large woodland mushroom found mainly in Europe. It has a broad gray or gray-brown cap that becomes depressed as it matures.
How can I identify Clitocybe nebularis?
Look for a broad, cloud-gray cap, crowded pale gills that run down the stem, and a tendency to fruit in groups. It commonly appears in woodland during autumn.
When does the clouded funnel appear?
The species often fruits in autumn, especially in woodland and among leaf litter. Weather and local conditions affect the exact timing and abundance.
Is the clouded funnel safe to eat?
Some older guides treated it as edible, while modern mushroom guidance warns that it can cause gastrointestinal illness and that its edibility is disputed. Because it resembles other funnel mushrooms, it is safer not to eat it without expert confirmation.
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