Bloodred webcap (Cortinarius sanguineus)
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Bloodred webcap

Cortinarius sanguineus

A species of Cortinar.

The striking, deep red hue of the scarlet webcap (Cortinarius sanguineus) serves as an immediate visual cue, inviting you to take a moment and appreciate this distinctive and charming small mushroom. However, your interaction should strictly end there: this mushroom's pulpy tissues contain anthracene, a recognized toxin capable of inflicting serious harm upon both the kidneys and liver. These remarkable fungi are commonly distributed across much of the European continent.

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Attributes of Bloodred webcap

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Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap measuring 2 - 5 cm across; convex, later flattens; dark blood-red; covered in silky fibres radiating from the centre
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate; initially blood-red, but turn brown upon aging as the spores mature
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
3 - 6 cm high by 3 - 8 mm wide; long, slim, cylindrical; same colour as the cap or paler; veil and its remnants are red
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Purple-red
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Red
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 Bloodred webcap by these plants
Arborvitae, Eastern hemlock, Spruces, Firs, Norway spruce
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Fairly common
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Bloodred 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 Bloodred webcap

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Is Bloodred webcap Toxic?

The crimson webcap, known for its vivid scarlet shade, commonly thrives in damp, forested areas during the fall season. Ingesting this mushroom is ill-advised as it contains gastroenteric toxins that can lead to digestive distress, dizziness, impaired vision, and problems with 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.

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