Source-reviewed species profile
Brown roll-rim Paxillus involutus
Brown inrolled cap margin and decurrent gills that stain strongly brown when pressed. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find brown roll-rim?
Deciduous and coniferous woodland, parks and roadsides with many tree hosts.
In Mycoverse you can select Brown 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
- Brown inrolled cap margin and decurrent gills that stain strongly brown when pressed.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and coniferous woodland, parks and roadsides with many tree hosts.
Months
June–November
Safety status
Poisonous species. This profile is safety education and must not be used to approve a finding.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.