Hairy-stalked collybia (Gymnopus spongiosus)

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Gymnopus spongiosus, commonly known as the hairy-stalked collybia, is a species of the mushroom-forming fungus family Omphalotaceae. In North America, The fruiting body appears between late summer and fall, and winter along the Gulf Coast. It also appears infrequently in South America. Gymnopus spongiosus is not considered an edible mushroom.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Hairy-stalked collybia 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

Gymnopus semihirtipes
Collybiopsis subnuda
Collybiopsis biformis
Gymnopus erythropus
Gymnopus barbipes
Rhizomarasmius pyrrhocephalus

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Omphalotaceae
Genus: Gymnopus
Species: Gymnopus spongiosus

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