Funeral Bell
Galerina marginata
Deadly poisonous
How to identify it
Cap
On rotten wood and stumps.
Underside
Orange-brown to ochre-brown cap, often with a striate margin when moist.
Stem
Brown gills.
Smell
Slender stem with a ring zone and brownish tones.
Occurrence and habitat
Mild to mealy.
Preparation
Must not be eaten. It may contain amatoxins. Not an edible mushroom.
Recipe suggestions
No preparation or recipe – must not be used as food.
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⚠ Important safety information
Must not be eaten. The species is listed by Svampguiden among poisonous mushrooms. In case of suspected poisoning, contact the Swedish Poisons Information Centre.
Must not be eaten. The species is listed by Svampguiden among poisonous mushrooms. In case of suspected poisoning, contact the Swedish Poisons Information Centre.
Facts and sources
Sources
SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta; Svampguiden; Giftinformationscentralen
SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta; Svampguiden; Giftinformationscentralen
Checked basic text – 2026-09