{"id":32273,"date":"2021-12-16T14:03:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T14:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/?p=32273"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:30:04","slug":"aniseed-funnel-clitocybe-odora-identification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2021\/12\/16\/aniseed-funnel-clitocybe-odora-identification\/","title":{"rendered":"Aniseed Funnel (Clitocybe Odora) Identification"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Aniseed Funnel \/ Summer \/ Autumn \/ Edible<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-32273 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2021\/12\/16\/aniseed-funnel-clitocybe-odora-identification\/aniseed-funnel-shot-from-underneath-growing-in-litter-and-moss\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-underneath-growing-in-litter-and-moss-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-32278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-underneath-growing-in-litter-and-moss-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-underneath-growing-in-litter-and-moss-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-underneath-growing-in-litter-and-moss.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-32278'>\n\t\t\t\tTsungam, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2021\/12\/16\/aniseed-funnel-clitocybe-odora-identification\/aniseed-funnel-shot-from-the-side-amongst-moss\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-the-side-amongst-moss-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-32277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-the-side-amongst-moss-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-the-side-amongst-moss-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-the-side-amongst-moss.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-32277'>\n\t\t\t\tThomas Pru\u00df, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2021\/12\/16\/aniseed-funnel-clitocybe-odora-identification\/pair-of-aniseed-funnels-one-uturned-showing-gills-and-downybase\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pair-of-aniseed-funnels-one-uturned-showing-gills-and-downybase-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-32276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pair-of-aniseed-funnels-one-uturned-showing-gills-and-downybase-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pair-of-aniseed-funnels-one-uturned-showing-gills-and-downybase-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pair-of-aniseed-funnels-one-uturned-showing-gills-and-downybase.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-32276'>\n\t\t\t\tJerzy Opio\u0142a, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2021\/12\/16\/aniseed-funnel-clitocybe-odora-identification\/aniseed-funnel-cap-shot-from-above\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-cap-shot-from-above-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-32275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-cap-shot-from-above-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-cap-shot-from-above-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-cap-shot-from-above.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-32275'>\n\t\t\t\tDominicus Johannes Bergsma, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Prepare to awaken your senses and embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we explore the edible treasure known as Aniseed Funnel, scientifically referred to as Clitocybe Odora.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog post, we invite you to indulge in the enchanting world of this mushroom&#8217;s unique fragrance and delectable flavors. As its name suggests, the Aniseed Funnel carries an unmistakable aroma reminiscent of sweet anise, infusing dishes with a tantalizing twist. Join us as we unravel the secrets of this remarkable fungus, learn how to identify it, and delve into the countless culinary possibilities it offers. From aromatic soups to savory stir-fries, the Aniseed Funnel promises to add a burst of irresistible taste to your culinary repertoire. Get ready to savor the aromatic charms of Clitocybe Odora and let your taste buds embark on a flavor-filled journey like no other.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Clitocybe Odora<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Common Names<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Aniseed Funnel, Aniseed Toadstool<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tricholomataceae<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Habitat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>They can be found amongst the leaf litter of broadleaved trees, most often beech, they are occasionally found with conifers too.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Description\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A fairly common mushroom in the UK, they are bright blue when they are young and with a strong aniseed aroma they\u2019re always a great find.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Identifying Features:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Cap:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Convex when young they soon start to flatten out before becoming funnel shaped. They are bright blue when young but this fades as they age.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32275\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32275\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-cap-shot-from-above-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-cap-shot-from-above-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-cap-shot-from-above-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-cap-shot-from-above.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, CC BY-SA 4.0 &lt;https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0&gt;, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Stem:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Quite stout and fibrous, they are white and have white, downy fibres towards the base.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32276\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32276\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32276\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pair-of-aniseed-funnels-one-uturned-showing-gills-and-downybase-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pair-of-aniseed-funnels-one-uturned-showing-gills-and-downybase-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pair-of-aniseed-funnels-one-uturned-showing-gills-and-downybase-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pair-of-aniseed-funnels-one-uturned-showing-gills-and-downybase.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerzy Opio\u0142a, CC BY-SA 3.0 &lt;https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0&gt;, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Gills:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The gills are white to blueish green when young, tending to become paler with age. The gills are decurrent to adnate and quite widely spaced.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29472\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29472\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Decurrent-Gill-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Decurrent-Gill-1.png 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Decurrent-Gill-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Decurrent-Gill-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Decurrent Gill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32277\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32277\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-the-side-amongst-moss-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-the-side-amongst-moss-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-the-side-amongst-moss-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Aniseed-funnel-shot-from-the-side-amongst-moss.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thomas Pru\u00df, CC BY-SA 3.0 &lt;https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0&gt;, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Smell:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Strong aniseed aroma, hence the common name.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Spores:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>White.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>In food<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A really nice edible mushroom that adds an interesting flavour to dishes. They can be used fresh in risottos and soups or they can be dried and powdered and then used as a condiment.<\/p>\n<p>The flavour works particularly well with fish or pork.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Harvesting\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>They are loved by maggots and are often infested so check the condition of each one.<\/p>\n<p>Only pick the fresh caps, as they age their colour and smell fades and they can then be more easily confused with other toxic species.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Known hazards<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some guides advise against eating these mushroom as they may contain small amounts of muscarine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Potential lookalikes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The smell is a key feature for this mushroom, the <a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2024\/07\/10\/blue-roundhead-stropharia-caerulea-identification\/\">Blue Roundhead (Stropharia Caerulea)<\/a> can look similar but it lacks the aniseed smell and has a\u00a0 very greasy or sticky coating on the cap.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2024\/12\/10\/fragrant-funnel-identification\/\">Fragrant Funnel (Clitocybe Fragrans)<\/a> could also be confused as this also has a strong aniseed smell but it is almost pure white and is generally a lot smaller. Most guides list the Fragrant Funnel as toxic or not worthwhile.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Extra Notes from the foragers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Latin name derives from \u2018Clitocybe\u2019 meaning sloping head and \u2018Odora\u2019 meaning perfumed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/taxa\/334677-Clitocybe-odora\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check out the aniseed funnel on an ID app<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aniseed Funnel \/ Summer \/ Autumn \/ Edible Prepare to awaken your senses and embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we explore the edible treasure known as Aniseed Funnel, scientifically referred to as Clitocybe Odora. 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