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Clitocybe fragrans
Species of fungus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clitocybe fragrans is a species of mushroom with several lookalikes, some of which are poisonous.
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Description
It is a white mushroom. The cap ranges from 1–5 centimetres (1⁄2–2 in) in diameter.[2] The gills are somewhat close.[3] The stem is 2–6 cm (3⁄4–2+3⁄8 in) long and 2–5 millimetres (1⁄16–3⁄16 in) wide.[2] It has a fragrant odour resembling aniseed.[3] The spore print is whitish.[3]
Similar species
Within its genus, it notably resembles the deadly Clitocybe dealbata (which lacks the anise odour)[2] and the edible Clitocybe odora (the aniseed toadstool).[2]
Other lookalikes lacking the anise scent can be found especially in the genera Leucocybe, Rhizocybe, Singerocybe.[3]
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Distribution and habitat
It can be found throughout Europe growing in broadleaf woodland, from August to December.[4] It can also be found in North America's West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions under conifers, from October to February.[3]
Edibility
While edible, some guides caution against its consumption as it can be confused with deadly poisonous species.[5] It can be preserved by drying.[4]
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