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Pearly webcap

Cortinarius alboviolaceus

A species of Cortinar, Also known as Light Violet Cortinarius

The pearly webcap has a silvery lilac to mauve mushroom cap. In addition, it splits and creates starry patterns. It is not edible as it contains chemicals toxic to human organs. This fungus can be found in beech woods throughout North America from summer to fall.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 9 cm

Odor:

Slightly radishlike, generally not distinctive.

General Info About Pearly webcap

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Attributes of Pearly webcap

Cap Diameter

3 - 9 cm

Height

8 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 7 cm across; convex to flat; silvery-gray; smooth; discoloring pale gray-buff

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Attached; close; pale violet, cinnamon-brown

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 5 - 9 cm long, 1 cm thick; deep violet; surface smooth, silky, with fine, whitish veul remains

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Pale gray-violet

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Rusty brown

Odor

Slightly radishlike, generally not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Silver

White

Purple

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 Pearly webcap by these plants:

Paper birch, European beech

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Pearly webcap

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Habitat of Pearly webcap

Pearly webcap prefers mixed forests, often associating with hardwoods like beech and birch, as well as conifers. They are found in humus-rich areas.

Distribution Area of Pearly webcap

North America,Europe,northern Asia,Australia

Scientific Classification of Pearly webcap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

Toxicity and Edibility of Pearly webcap

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Is Pearly webcap Toxic?

Pearly webcap may be poisonous. Some Cortinarius mushrooms contain the deadly toxin orellanine, which will cause damage to the kidney and liver if accidentally ingested. Stay away from this mushroom.

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Tips for Finding Pearly webcap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Pearly webcap

Acidic, humus-rich soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Pearly webcap

Search around hardwoods, particularly beech and birch, within mixed forests.
Look for these mushrooms in areas with a heavy layer of decomposing organic matter (humus).
Investigate small clusters of mushrooms as pearly webcap can grow gregariously.
Carefully check under the leaf litter in humus-rich environments.
Explore consistently throughout wooded areas as pearly webcap can also be locally common in certain forests.