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Red-banded cortinarius

Cortinarius armillatus

A species of Cortinar, Also known as Bracelet cortinarius

Red-banded cortinarius (Cortinarius armillatus) usually sports a clear, red or reddish brown band at the base of its stalk. The species is found in temperate areas across Europe and eastern North America. It is often seen associating with conifers in the former area but birches in the latter area. While not edible, this species is sometimes used for dye-making.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 15 cm

Odor:

Mildly radish-like, generally not distinctive.

General Info About Red-banded cortinarius

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Attributes of Red-banded cortinarius

Cap Diameter

4 - 15 cm

Height

6 - 16 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 15 cm across; hemispherical to flat; yellow-brown to tan, reddish; surface smooth to finely fibrous

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Attached; close, nearly distant; pale dirty yellowish to pale cinnamon, rusty brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 7 - 15 cm long, 2.5 cm thick; pale gray-brown; with veil remain

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Whitish to pale brownish

Ring

On the stem; rusty

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Rusty brown

Odor

Mildly radish-like, generally not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

White

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 Red-banded cortinarius by these plants:

Paper birch, Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Red-banded cortinarius

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Habitat of Red-banded cortinarius

The red-banded cortinarius is a woodland mushroom that forms a symbiotic relationship with birch trees. It helps the tree absorb water and nutrients while the tree feeds it with sugars and amino acids. Fruitbodies grow up from the ground, always near the roots of the host tree.

Distribution Area of Red-banded cortinarius

North America,Europe,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Red-banded cortinarius

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

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Tips for Finding Red-banded cortinarius

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Red-banded cortinarius

Acidic soil under or near birch trees.

What are Some Tips for Finding Red-banded cortinarius

Seek out woodlands with a significant presence of birch trees as red-banded cortinarius forms associations with these trees.
Inspect areas where the ground is covered with leaf litter and organic debris, as these conditions are favorable for red-banded cortinarius.
Check for scattered or grouped red-banded cortinarius around the base of birches, where the soil is likely to be acidic.
Gently move aside fallen leaves and twigs to uncover any hidden specimens of red-banded cortinarius.