Clouded Funnel - Clitocybe nebularis

Description

A large and robust woodland funnel, often growing in fairy rings. Cap initially convex then flattened with a central depression and umbo or slightly funnel-shaped; greyish-brown, usually darker clouded centre;  gills slightly decurrent and pale creamy colour.  Smell sweet, aromatic. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph from top down, in side view and from underneath to show gills and full length of stipe.  Note habitat and substrate.

Habitat

Broadleaved and coniferous woods 

When to see it

Late summer to late autumn

UK Status

Widespread and common (Kibby Vol. 2, 2020)

VC55 Status

Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Clouded Funnel, Clouded Agaric
Species group:
fungus
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Agaricales
Family:
Records on NatureSpot:
123
First record:
01/10/2004 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
15/11/2025 (Hollingworth, Jane)

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