Cortinarius caninus
Cortinarius caninus
A species of Cortinar.
The dog-like webcap, Cortinarius caninus, features a creamy brown pileus that can reach 9 cm across. Its stipe is fibrous and swollen at the base, ranging from 5 to 11 cm tall with a thickness of 0.8 to 1.4 cm. This species emerges in autumn, predominantly in woodland environments, particularly those dominated by conifers.
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Attributes of Cortinarius caninus
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
5 - 11 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; convex; creamy brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnexed; subclose; light brown
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 5 - 11 cm long, 8 - 14 mm thick; bulbous; white, brown; fibrous
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Dark bluish grey
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Reddish brown
Odor
Faintly sweet or not noteworthy.
Body Color
BrownCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Cortinarius caninus by these plants
Oaks, Spruces, Firs, Norway spruce
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Cortinarius caninus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Cortinariaceae
Genus
Cortinar
Toxicity and Edibility of Cortinarius caninus
Is Cortinarius caninus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
