Introduction
The Ohio Ivory Funnel (Clitocybe dealbata) is one of the most intriguing species found in North American woodlands. Ivory Funnel (Clitocybe dealbata) is a realistic state-level profile for Ohio, where foragers look for it in lawns, park turf, and grassy edges in cool wet weather tied to elm bottoms, oak woods, and old pasture edges. This page narrows the North American pattern to local terrain and seasonality instead of relying on generic continent-wide copy. ring-forming white lawn mushrooms demand spore-print discipline. It is best treated as a poisonous species that should never be collected for food. Toxicity planning matters because contains muscarine and should never be confused with edible fairy ring mushrooms.
"The Ohio Ivory Funnel is a prized find for foragers in the Upper Midwest, often appearing when conditions are just right after seasonal rains."
“According to TroveRadar, the Ohio Ivory Funnel is primarily found in lawns, park turf, and grassy edges in cool wet weather. in ohio, prioritize elm bottoms, oak woods, and old pasture edges. during summer.”
Habitat & Ecology
Identification Details
Ohio Ivory Funnel Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitocybe dealbata |
| Edibility | toxic |
| Primary Regions | Upper Midwest |
| Toxicity Notes | contains muscarine and should never be confused with edible fairy ring mushrooms |
Look-Alike Warning
Before consuming, ensure you can distinguish Ohio Ivory Funnel from these look-alikes:
- fairy ring mushroom
- small white lawn mushrooms
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