2024 DNA results of Inocybe sp-IN21 represent it as an undescribed species originally found in Indiana.

Members of these genus are known to be toxic. The toxin in question called muscarine. Please review the list of symptoms below.

The symptoms usually occur within 15-30 minutes of ingestion, and are focused on the involuntary nervous system. They include excessive salivation, sweating, tears, lactation (in pregnant women), plus severe vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms may be accompanied by visual disturbances, irregular pulse, decreased blood pressure, and difficulty breathing. Victims normally recover within 24 hours, but severe cases may result in death due to respiratory failure. Atropine is a specific antidote, but must be administered by a physician. Dogs are particularly susceptible to the toxin muscarine. (Michael, 2024)

If you or someone you know has been poisoned by consuming wild mushrooms, call 9-1-1 and get the individual medical attention IMMEDIATELY. Afterwards, please report poisonings to the North American Mycological Association to contribute to our understanding of wild mushroom safety.

July 24th, 2023 Field Notes - Indian Cave State Park

Growing gregariously to clustered (but not fused), on upper bank of open mixed oak/hickory woodland draw.

• Nearby Trees: Red Mulberry, Ash, Bur Oak, Northern Red Oak, Bitternut Hickory, Eastern Red Cedar, and American Linden.
• Cap conical with fibers that split near margin.
• Lamellae not attached to stipe, marginate: white edges with orange faces.
• Stipe fibrous and solid.
• Smell: very unique, but faint.
• Taste: not distinctive.