Collybia distorta (Fr.) Quél. Gedrechter Rübling Cap 3–7cm across, convex becoming flattened with a low broad umbo, reddish brown. Stem 40–60 x 4–8mm, whitish flushed with cap colour, often grooved and twisted. Flesh pale tan. Taste and smell not distinctive. Gills crowded, adnate with a slightly uneven edge, whitish becoming stained reddish brown. Spore print white. Spores globose, 3–4.5m diameter. Habitat in small tufts in coniferous woods. Season autumn. Occasional. Said to be edible – not recommended. (Never eat any mushroom until you are certain it is edible as many are poisonous and some are deadly poisonous.) Found In Europe. |