Source-reviewed species profile
Funeral bell Galerina marginata
Small brown hygrophan cap, ring zone and rusty gills; a dangerous sheathed-woodtuft lookalike. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Learning content – not identification
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Small brown hygrophan cap, ring zone and rusty gills; a dangerous sheathed-woodtuft lookalike.
Habitat and search guidance
Dead wood, especially conifer, singly or in small groups.
Season
Summer to late autumn.
Safety status
Deadly poisonous species. Never treat an image or app assessment as confirmation. Use qualified expertise.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.