Magnolia-cone mushroom (Strobilurus conigenoides)

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Strobilurus conigenoides is a species of agaric fungus in the Physalacriaceae family. It is commonly known as the Magnolia-cone mushroom, as it grows upon the fallen "cones", or follicles, of several species of Magnolia spp. Strobilurus congenoides is distributed mainly in southeastern North America and occurs most often in autumn.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Magnolia-cone mushroom being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Collybia tuberosa
Collybia cookei

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Physalacriaceae
Genus: Strobilurus
Species: Strobilurus conigenoides

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