Henbane mushroom
Entoloma sinuatum
Poisonous
How to identify it
Cap
Large grey-white to yellow-grey cap.
Underside
Gills become yellow-pink to pink and are relatively thick.
Stem
Stout whitish stem.
Smell
Unpleasant or mealy smell.
Occurrence and habitat
Deciduous woodland and leafy habitats, often on calcareous soil.
Preparation
Do not eat. Important risk is confusion with edible species. Not a food mushroom.
Recipe suggestions
No preparation or recipe – should not be used as a food mushroom.
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⚠ Important safety information
Do not eat. The species is on Svampguiden’s poisonous mushroom list. In suspected poisoning, contact the Swedish Poisons Information Centre.
Do not eat. The species is on Svampguiden’s poisonous mushroom list. In 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