Hebeloma pusillum Lange Zwergfälbling. Cap 1–2.5cm across, conico-convex then expanded, often with a small umbo, pallid tan darkening to rufuos or date brown at the centre, slightly viscid. Stem 20–40 x 2–3mm, mealy, white discolouring brownish towards the base. Flesh thin, pallid. Taste bitter, smell of radish. Gills pallid then clay-brown. Spore print clay-brown. Spores almond-shaped, finely warted, 10–14 x 5.5–7um. Habitat under willow. Season summer to autumn. Rare. Edibility unknown -avoid, as many Hebelomas contain toxins. Found In Europe. |