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Panaeolus papilionaceus

Panaeolus papilionaceus

⚠ Mildly Toxic

Monitor symptoms; call Poison Control if they persist: 1-800-222-1222

Cap color: Grey to grey-brown, with veil remnants at margin
Cap size: 1–3 cm
Gill color: Grey then black, mottled, adnate
Gill attachment: Adnate
Stem: Slender, grey, pruinose, hollow
Texture: Thin, brittle, grey flesh
Habitat: Dung heaps, manured pastures, enriched grassland
Peak season: Spring–Fall

Key Identification Features

Small grey-brown bell-shaped cap with fringed or toothed veil remnants at cap margin
mottled grey-black gills
slender grey stem
grows in dung or enriched grass

Symptoms & Toxicity

May contain psilocybin; causes hallucinations, disorientation, anxiety; onset 30–60 minutes; generally resolves in 4–6 hours; not life-threatening but can cause dangerous behavior; call Poison Control 1-800-222-1222

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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