Clouded Funnel - Clitocybe nebularis
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.
Photograph from top down, in side view and from underneath to show gills and full length of stipe. Note habitat and substrate.
Broadleaved and coniferous woods
Late summer to late autumn
Widespread and common (Kibby Vol. 2, 2020)
Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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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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