Goliath webcap
Cortinarius praestans
A species of Cortinar.
The goliath webcap is an imposing, tall-growing fungus, notable for its substantial size. Its extreme scarcity has led to its protected status across various European nations. Due to its close resemblance to toxic species, consuming it is ill-advised.
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Attributes of Goliath webcap
Cap Diameter
9 - 22 cm
Height
10 - 20 cm
Cap
Cap 10 - 20 cm across; hemispherical to flat; red-brown; surface smooth; with veil remains
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate; crowded, close; pale gray-violet to brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 10 - 15 cm long, 3 - 5 cm thick; club-shaped to ventricose; white, violet; with veil remains
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Thick; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Mild, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
BrownBronzeWhitePurple
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 Goliath webcap by these plants
Spruces, Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Goliath webcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Cortinariaceae
Genus
Cortinar
Toxicity and Edibility of Goliath webcap
Is Goliath webcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
