Clitocybe fragrans is a species of mushroom with several lookalikes, some of which are poisonous.
It is a white mushroom. The cap ranges from in diameter. The gills are somewhat close. The stem is long and wide. It has a fragrant odour resembling aniseed. The spore print is whitish.
Within its genus, it notably resembles the deadly Clitocybe dealbata (which lacks the anise odour) and the edible Clitocybe odora (the aniseed toadstool).
Other lookalikes lacking the anise scent can be found especially in the genera Leucocybe, Rhizocybe, Singerocybe.
It can be found throughout Europe growing in broadleaf woodland, from August to December. It can also be found in North America's West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions under conifers, from October to February.
While edible, some guides caution against its consumption as it can be confused with deadly poisonous species. It can be preserved by drying.