Cortinarius aureofulvus belongs to a family known for diverse fungi, often found in temperate forest regions. Cortinarius aureofulvus typically has a caramel to rusty-brown cap with gills underneath that may change color as it matures. It grows on the forest floor, forming a symbiotic relationship with certain trees, helping them absorb water and nutrients.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy, tends to mustiness with age.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Cortinarius aureofulvus
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Attributes of Cortinarius aureofulvus
Cap Diameter
4 - 8 cm
Height
4 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 8 cm across; hemispherical to convex; ochraceous yellow, orange-brown to red-brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Gills
Pale sulphur yellow to olive-yellow to cinnamon brown
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 4 - 9 cm long, 8 - 15 mm thick; bulbous; greenish yellow
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Flesh
Firm; white
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, tends to mustiness with age.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
Red
Orange
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 aureofulvus by these plants:
Oaks, Eucalypts
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Cortinarius aureofulvus
Conifers
Scientific Classification of Cortinarius aureofulvus
