Mealy bigfoot webcap
Cortinarius caerulescens
A species of Cortinar.
The distinctive Mealy bigfoot webcap is an easily recognizable fungus. Its cap, which ranges from a blue-gray to violet-brown hue, has a characteristically sticky feel when damp. Particularly in its younger stages, the edges of its cap tend to curl inwards. This fungus features densely packed gills that connect to its stalk, which itself is decorated with a fibrous ring. The Mealy bigfoot webcap forms symbiotic relationships with different types of trees and thrives in woodland environments.
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Attributes of Mealy bigfoot webcap
Cap Diameter
5 - 22 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 6 - 20 cm across; convex to flat; blue-mauve, ochre-brown; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Smooth
Gills
Adnate to notched; close; white, pale grey
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; club-shaped; white; with scales
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
Grayish-bluish
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Slightly earthy scent.
Body Color
BrownWhiteBluePurple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Mealy bigfoot webcap by these plants
Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon but fairly widespread
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Mealy bigfoot webcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Cortinariaceae
Genus
Cortinar
Toxicity and Edibility of Mealy bigfoot webcap
Is Mealy bigfoot webcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
