Sheathed woodtuft
Kuehneromyces mutabilis
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A yellow-brown cap, two-toned when moist, on stumps and fallen wood. Edible, but demands great care: it can be confused with the deadly funeral bell.
Identification
- Grows only on deciduous stumps and logs, in tufts.
- A distinct scaly ring on the stem.
- Gill edges are not white-fringed.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 74
- Lithuania
- 101
- Estonia
- 324
- Global
- 40498
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.
