Galerina autumnalis: Country Or Region Of Origin
US
Plant Profile: Galerina autumnalis
Names
Autumn Skullcap, Deadly Galerina
Phonetic Spelling:gah-ler-EE-nah aw-tum-NAH-lis
Genus:Galerina
Species:autumnalis
Family:Strophariaceae
The small, brown, sticky caps, along with a white ring and rusty brown spore prints, are key identifying features of this mushroom, which typically grows on decaying wood. Its cap measures between 2/3 and 1.5 inches in diameter. This species is part of a complex that requires expert knowledge for accurate identification. Previously considered distinct species, G. autumnalis, G. oregonensis, G. unicolor, and G. venenata are now recognized as variations of Galerina marginata. Nonetheless, it remains one of the most toxic mushrooms found in North Carolina.
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Galerina autumnalis Feature Summary
Galerina autumnalis Image Gallery
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#poisonous
#poisonous mushrooms
#mushrooms
#woodlands
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Galerina autumnalis Feature Summary
Attributes
Apparently well distributed throughout NC
NOT EDIBLE! See poison information for details.
Poisonous to Humans
HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN! Symptoms may occur 6-24 hours after eating and include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea which may persist 6-9 hours. Initial symptoms are frequently followed by a lag period up to 24 hours. During this symptomless period, toxins are severely affecting the liver resulting in gastrointestinal bleeding, coma, kidney failure and death usually within 7 days after eating.
Amatoxins
High
Stems
Sap/Juice
Fruits
Roots
Whole Plant Traits
Poisonous
Mushroom
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Woodland
Naturalized Area
Poisonous to Humans
Galerina autumnalis Image Gallery
Galerina autumnalis Attributes
Galerina autumnalis: Distribution
Apparently well distributed throughout NC
Galerina autumnalis: Edibility
NOT EDIBLE! See poison information for details.
Galerina autumnalis Poisonous to Humans
Galerina autumnalis: Poison Symptoms
HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN! Symptoms may occur 6-24 hours after eating and include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea which may persist 6-9 hours. Initial symptoms are frequently followed by a lag period up to 24 hours. During this symptomless period, toxins are severely affecting the liver resulting in gastrointestinal bleeding, coma, kidney failure and death usually within 7 days after eating.
Galerina autumnalis: Poison Toxic Principle
Amatoxins
Galerina autumnalis: Poison Severity
High
Low
Medium
Galerina autumnalis: Causes Contact Dermatitis
No
Yes
Galerina autumnalis: Poison Part
Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems
Galerina autumnalis Whole Plant Traits
Galerina autumnalis: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Galerina autumnalis Leaves
Galerina autumnalis: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Galerina autumnalis Stem
Galerina autumnalis: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Galerina autumnalis Landscape
Galerina autumnalis: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Galerina autumnalis: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
