Fungi Outer Hebrides


Phylum: Basidiomycota   Family: Tricholomataceae

Clitocybe vibecina (Fr.) Quél.

Mealy Funnel

The common name is derived from the mealy smell and the funnel shaped cap on mature specimens. Can be seen in quite large groups in conifer woodland

References: 
Breitenbach & Kranzlin (1991) Fungi of Switzerland, Volume 3, Boletes and Agarics, 1st Part
Hedger & George (2018) Lundy Fungi: a Photographic Guide

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