Cortinarius subbalaustinus

Cortinarius subbalaustinus

A species of Cortinar.

Cortinarius subbalaustinus is a member of a broad fungal family, identifiable by its generally rusty brown spore print and a telltale cobweb-like veil that is particularly noticeable in its early developmental phases. This mushroom typically thrives in woodlands, where it establishes advantageous symbiotic connections with trees, facilitating nutrient exchange via their root systems. While each individual mushroom displays a distinct cap, varying in color and texture, the characteristic gill structure beneath remains consistent.

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Attributes of Cortinarius subbalaustinus

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Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 8 cm across; hemispherical to convex; reddish brown, yellow-brown; surface smooth, with whitish fibrillous
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Shortly decurrent; moderately crowded; brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 9 cm long, 6 - 13 mm thick; bulbous-rounded; whitish, red-brown, pale greyish
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Ochraceous to pale red-brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Mildly earthy with a hint of fruitiness.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedGrayWhite
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 subbalaustinus by these plants
Pines, Oaks, Spruces, Silver birch
Species Status
Very common
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Cortinarius subbalaustinus

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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 Cortinarius subbalaustinus

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Is Cortinarius subbalaustinus Toxic?

Exercise caution with Cortinarius subbalaustinus, as it poses a potential poisoning risk. Certain Cortinarius species harbor orellanine, a potent toxin that can severely damage the kidneys and liver upon accidental consumption. It is advisable to avoid this mushroom.