Source-reviewed species profile
Weeping widow Hebeloma crustuliniforme
Sticky pale-brown cap, radish smell and droplets on young gill edges. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find weeping widow?
Deciduous and coniferous woodland, parks and roadsides with mycorrhizal trees.
In Mycoverse you can select Weeping widow 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
- Sticky pale-brown cap, radish smell and droplets on young gill edges.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and coniferous woodland, parks and roadsides with mycorrhizal trees.
Months
August–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.