description Common Funnel Overview
Infundibulicybe gibba, commonly called the common funnel or funnel cap, is a gilled mushroom found chiefly in European woodland. Its cap begins convex and becomes deeply funnel-shaped, with a pale buff to pinkish-buff surface; the crowded white gills run down the stem. It grows in deciduous and coniferous woodland from early summer into late autumn and requires careful identification before consumption.
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What is the scientific name of the common funnel mushroom?
The common funnel mushroom is Infundibulicybe gibba. It is a gilled mushroom found chiefly in European woodland.
Where does the common funnel mushroom grow?
It grows chiefly in European woodland. Its scientific name is Infundibulicybe gibba.
How does the common funnel mushroom's cap change?
The cap begins convex and becomes deeply funnel-shaped as it develops. Its surface is described as pale buff to pinkish-buff.
How can I identify the gills of Infundibulicybe gibba?
The mushroom has crowded white gills that run down the stem. That gill pattern, together with the funnel-shaped cap, helps identify the common funnel.
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