Cortinarius malachius
Cortinarius malachius
A species of Cortinar.
Cortinarius malachius stands out as a unique mushroom, recognized by its vibrant look. Its cap often displays shades from yellow to green, frequently feeling slick to the touch when moist. Beneath the cap, you'll find gills that usually take on a rusty brown color, a result of mature spores. This fungus is commonly found across wooded regions, showing a clear preference for humid conditions.
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Attributes of Cortinarius malachius
Cap Diameter
3 - 11 cm
Height
2 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 11 cm across; greyish-brown; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Smooth
Gills
Adnate to sinuate; crowded
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 4 - 14 cm long, 8 - 25 mm thick; greyish-brown
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Fibrous; unchanging
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Mild with faint radish notes.
Body Color
BrownGray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Cortinarius malachius by these plants
Spruces, Pines, Sitka spruce
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Cortinarius malachius
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Cortinariaceae
Genus
Cortinar
Toxicity and Edibility of Cortinarius malachius
Is Cortinarius malachius Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
