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Cinnamon webcap

Cortinarius cinnamomeus

A species of Cortinar.

The Cinnamon webcap is an intriguing fungal species, recognized by its cap's inviting cinnamon shade, frequently marked by radial indentations. Its gills are noteworthy for their typical attachment to the stalk. This fungus flourishes in forested environments, favoring symbiotic associations with specific tree types. It possesses a unique visibility, especially evident in cooler seasons when its growth is more pronounced.

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Attributes of Cinnamon webcap

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Cap Diameter
3 - 8 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 6 cm across; spherical to convex to bell-shaped; vivid yellow ochre to yellow or copper olivaceous; with fibrillosely squamulose
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Notched, adnate; crowded, close; vivid yellow, brownish-olive, rusty cinnamon
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 8 - 12 cm long, 5 - 8 mm thick; cylindrical; vivid yellow to brown; fibrillose, quite fragile; with fibrils from the veil
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Thin; pale yellow, yellow with olive tones
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Slightly radish-like, generally mild.
Body Color
BrownYellowOrange
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 Cinnamon webcap by these plants
Spruces, Oaks, Pines, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Cinnamon webcap

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Cortinariaceae
Genus
Cortinar
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Toxicity and Edibility of Cinnamon webcap

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Is Cinnamon webcap Toxic?

The cinnamon webcap, a common sight in both deciduous and coniferous woodlands during fall, is recognized by its reddish-brown cap and characteristic cobweb-like veil. Consumption of this mushroom can lead to various adverse effects in humans, including digestive problems, dizziness, blurred vision, and impaired blood circulation.

Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
Low to high toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-6 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, blood circulation troubles.