Cloudy Clitocybe
A terrestrial fall and early winter species found in mixed or conifer forests, this Clitocybe is typically fairly large with caps up to 6 or more inches. It can be solitary but is frequently found in rings or arcs in lowland terrain. Its most distinctive feature is the very off-putting musty skunk smell, which disrecommends it for the table. Caps are dry, smooth and gray or gray brown with often a whitish bloom when fresh. The gills are moderately spaced and decurrent and range in color from cream at first to beige and then gray in age. They drop a cream spore print. The stipes are concolorous with the cap. They may be up to 6 inches tall and 1.5 inches across. Typically they are cylindrical and enlarge towards the base, where whitish patches may often be found. The flesh is thick and white and unchanging with air exposure or bruising. The species is fairly abundant and commonly encountered.