Clouded Funnel-cap
Clitocybe nebularis
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The clouded funnel is a large, grey, funnel-shaped mushroom growing in troops in leaf litter in late summer and autumn. It is edible only with caution: it can cause digestive upset and can be confused with poisonous species.
Identification
- Cap grey, convex at first then funnel-shaped; gills pale and crowded.
- Smell floury or fruity; grows in large, dense troops in forest litter.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 35
- Lithuania
- 122
- Estonia
- 780
- Global
- 67269
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
