Source-reviewed species profile
Fool's funnel Clitocybe rivulosa
Small whitish funnel with pale concentric zones and crowded gills. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Where can I find fool's funnel?
Grassland, lawns and open areas.
In Mycoverse you can select Fool's funnel 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.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Small whitish funnel with pale concentric zones and crowded gills.
Habitat and search guidance
Grassland, lawns and open areas.
Months
June–November
Species requiring extra care
Compare the complete mushroom, habitat and season. These cards support learning; they do not identify a finding.
The miller
The miller develops pink gills and has a mealy smell; fool’s funnel remains whitish and is poisonous. Smell alone is never enough.
Open and compare →Common funnel
Common funnel is usually larger and beige with a clear funnel; fool’s funnel is small, whitish and poisonous.
Open and compare →Clouded agaric
Clouded agaric is large and grey; fool’s funnel is small and whitish. Both have decurrent gills, so size and the complete set of features must be checked.
Open and compare →Safety status
Poisonous species. This profile is safety education and must not be used to approve a finding.
Sources and review status
- Normlisten 2026 – Fagmykologisk råd
- Pensumliste for soppsakkyndige – traktsopper
- Giftinformasjonen – sopp
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026.