description Funnel Cap Overview
Infundibulicybe gibba, formerly known in many references as Clitocybe gibba, is a funnel-shaped mushroom found in woodland habitats across Europe and North America. The cap begins convex and becomes strongly depressed in the center as it matures, often forming a distinct funnel. Its gills run down the stem, and the fruit bodies may appear singly or in groups. It is listed as edible by some sources, but identification should account for similar funnel-capped mushrooms that can be poisonous.
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Why is Funnel Cap called Infundibulicybe gibba?
Infundibulicybe refers to its funnel-like form, and the species was formerly widely called Clitocybe gibba. Mature caps are commonly about 3 to 9 cm wide and develop a deep central depression, as described by [the University of British Columbia species account](https://linnet.geog.ubc.ca/Atlas/Atlas.aspx?noTransfer=1&sciname=Clitocybe+gibba).
What does Funnel Cap look like underneath?
It has crowded white gills that run down the stem, a feature called decurrent attachment. The pale cap and strongly decurrent gills help separate it from some other woodland mushrooms, but they do not make a photo-based identification safe.
Where does Funnel Cap grow?
Infundibulicybe gibba grows on soil in deciduous and coniferous woodland, often along grassy glades. It fruits from summer into autumn and can occur in Europe, North America, and Japan.
Is Funnel Cap safe to eat?
Some field guides describe it as edible when young, but rate it as mediocre and warn that poisonous funnel-shaped species exist. The old name Clitocybe gibba is useful when comparing records, yet neither the old nor new name replaces a full identification by an experienced forager.
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