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Cortinarius collinitus |
Cortinarius collinitus is found in late summer in
coniferous forests and, very occasionally, in broad-leaf woodland. An inedible
species; identification of Cortinarius fungi is very difficult.
Identification guide |
Cap |
Young caps are convex, later flattening
somewhat but with a broad umbo and usually retaining a slightly in-rolled margin even when fully
developed. The caps vary from mid brown to dark brown, generally with a
lighter region near the rim and with faint radial streaks.
Very viscid in wet weather, the caps dry to a smooth glossy finish. The diameter varies from 3 to 10 cm at maturity. |
Gills |
The gills are close and initially white or pale violaceous-grey at first, becoming rusty brown as the spores mature. |
Stipe |
The top of the stipe is white; the central section is banded with the viscid
veil remains and tinged with violet; the lower part is coloured brown.
7 to 20 mm in diameter, stems range from 5 to 12 cm tall. |
Spore print |
Rusty brown. |
Odour/taste |
Not distinctive. |
Habitat |
In boggy coniferous woodland; rarely under broad-leaf trees. |
Season |
August to October. |
Occurrence |
An occasional species. |