Cortinarius anserinus is a member of a large genus known for its diverse and often vibrant colors. It typically displays a cap and stem structure with gills underneath. Cortinarius anserinus grows in a certain symbiosis with trees, sharing nutrients in a balanced exchange. It's mainly found in temperate forest regions, emerging during specific seasons that favor fungal growth.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 14 cm
Odor:
Sweet, fruity, reminiscent of plums and mirabelles.
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General Info About Cortinarius anserinus
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Attributes of Cortinarius anserinus
Cap Diameter
4 - 14 cm
Height
5 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 11 cm across; convex to flat; yellowish-brown; fibrillous
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 9 cm long, 2 cm thick; bulbous; whitish
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Flesh
Brown, bluish
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Sweet, fruity, reminiscent of plums and mirabelles.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
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 Cortinarius anserinus by these plants:
Spruces, Pines, Oaks
Species Status
Very rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Cortinarius anserinus
Forests
Scientific Classification of Cortinarius anserinus