Source-reviewed species profile
Velvet roll-rim Tapinella atrotomentosa
Large brown cap with an inrolled margin and a dark densely velvety lateral stem. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find velvet roll-rim?
On stumps and roots of conifers.
In Mycoverse you can select Velvet roll-rim and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
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Field features
- Large brown cap with an inrolled margin and a dark densely velvety lateral stem.
Habitat and search guidance
On stumps and roots of conifers.
Months
June–November
Safety status
Not for food; the Norwegian Norm List describes it as suspected poisonous. Not presented as a food mushroom. This profile supports learning and safer boundaries; it does not approve a finding.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.