Cortinarius albidus
Cortinarius albidus
A species of Cortinar.
Cortinarius albidus is identifiable by its creamy white or light gray cap, which usually exhibits a silky luster. Beneath the cap, the gills are well-separated and might possess a subtle rusty hue from its spores. The stem of Cortinarius albidus is thin and mirrors the pale coloration of the cap. This species prospers in forested habitats, frequently establishing symbiotic relationships with live trees.
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Attributes of Cortinarius albidus
Cap
5-11 cm in diameter, subhemispherical to convex, viscous, with detachable cuticle, smooth, with sometimes wavy margin.
Gills
Moderately broad, thick, whitish to brownish to cinnamon.
Stem
4-8 cm long, 0.8-2 cm thick, straight, solid, fibrillose, whitish, with whitish basal mycelium.
Flesh
Thick, hard, white.
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
WhiteCreamBrown
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Cortinarius albidus by these plants
Spruces, Pines, Oaks
Species Status
Uncommon
Scientific Classification of Cortinarius albidus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Cortinariaceae
Genus
Cortinar
Toxicity and Edibility of Cortinarius albidus
Is Cortinarius albidus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
