Meet the fibrecaps, an overlooked clan of woodland fungi with deceptively charming looks and dangerously potent secrets. Often small with conical, split caps and long stems, these mushrooms range from tawny and russet to satin white and lilac—some even flush red at a touch. Inocybe geophylla gleams like porcelain and smells of fresh potatoes, while its lilac twin can mimic the edible Amethyst Deceiver unless you check the gills. Many species occur around London, yet most are inedible or outright poisonous, some loaded with muscarine at alarming concentrations. Still, they fascinate: from honey and pears to gingerbread and radishes, their scents are astonishing. Step into autumn woods to sharpen your ID skills—and your caution.
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