Clitocybe vibecina is a common, inedible mushroom of the genus Clitocybe

Clitocybe

Hundreds of species of mushrooms compose the fungus genus Clitocybe. They are characterized by white, off-white, buff, cream, pink, or light-yellow spores, gills running down the stem, and pale white to brown or lilac coloration. They are primarily saprotrophic, decomposing forest ground litter...

. It often grows in rings on needle litter, usually late in the year.

Description

The cap is umbilicated with a down turned margin, rarely funnel shaped. When moist, it is dark grey with a brownish grey center, striped and whitish grey when dry. it grows up to 5 cm in diameter. The gills are grey, rather thick and a little decurrent. The spores are white. The stem is grey to white. The flesh is watery, grey and has a rancid smell.

Similar Species

Clitocybe ditopus is larger, with a grey cap when moist and white when dry. The ribs are absent.