Spindle shank
Gymnopus fusipes
Family: Marasmiaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. It causes root rot of oak trees.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Britain, Europe, France, North America
How it is used for food
CAUTION: It is only edible when young and unripe and very carefully cooked.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Collybia fusipes (Bull.) Quel.;