6,194 observationsLeast Concern
White Fibrecap
Inocybe geophylla
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Inocybaceae ›Genus: Inocybe
About
Inocybe geophylla, commonly known as the earthy inocybe, common white inocybe or white fibercap, is a poisonous mushroom of the genus Inocybe. It is widespread and common in Europe and North America, appearing under both conifer and deciduous trees in summer and autumn. The fruiting body is a small all-white or cream mushroom with a fibrous silky umbonate cap and adnexed gills. An all-lilac variety lilacina is also common.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White Fibrecap is Inocybe geophylla.
- The White Fibrecap has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- White Fibrecap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- White Fibrecap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- White Fibrecap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- White Fibrecap belongs to the order Agaricales.
- White Fibrecap belongs to the family Inocybaceae.
- White Fibrecap belongs to the genus Inocybe.