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Deadly Fibercap

Inocybe erubescens

⚠ Severely Toxic

Seek emergency medical care immediately

Cap color: straw,pale yellow
Cap size: 3–8 cm
Gill color: pale, staining pink-red
Gill attachment: adnate
Stem: pale, staining red when damaged
Texture: firm, fibrous
Habitat: beech and broadleaf forest
Fruiting season: June–September
Peak season: Summer–Fall (June–September)

Key Identification Features

Cap straw-yellow to pale buff, 3–8 cm
flesh and stem gradually stain pink-red to wine-red when damaged or aged — key distinguishing feature from other Inocybe
strong earthy smell
grows under broadleaf trees especially beech
among most toxic Inocybe species

Symptoms & Toxicity

Extremely high muscarine levels — among most toxic Inocybe species; causes severe SLUDGE syndrome plus cardiac effects; hospitalization required; call Poison Control 1-800-222-1222

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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