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Goatcheese webcap

Cortinarius camphoratus

A species of Cortinar

The goatcheese webcap does not have a distinctive appearance but can be identified by its odor. It smells of goat cheese, thus its name, goatcheese webcap. This mushroom grows in coniferous woodlands from summer to fall in Europe and North America. It is not recommended for consumption.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 11 cm

Odor:

Camphor-like with earthy, musty undertones.

General Info About Goatcheese webcap

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Attributes of Goatcheese webcap

Cap Diameter

3 - 11 cm

Height

6 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 10 cm; hemispherical to flat; pale bule-violet to violet-white, yellowish in age; smoooth to finely fibrous

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Adnate; pale lilac, rusty-brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

5 - 10 cm long by 1 - 2 cm wide; thickens towards the base, solid; cap-colored; with a sparse, cobwebby veil

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

pale purple

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Rusty brown

Odor

Camphor-like with earthy, musty undertones.

Body Color

Gold

Blue

Purple

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Goatcheese webcap by these plants:

Pines, Spruces, Populus, Oaks, Norway spruce

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Rare species in Britain and Ireland

Endangered Species

How to Identify Goatcheese webcap

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Habitat of Goatcheese webcap

Goatcheese webcap is typically found in coniferous woodlands, under spruces and firs, favoring acidic soils.

Distribution Area of Goatcheese webcap

North America,Europe

Scientific Classification of Goatcheese webcap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

Toxicity and Edibility of Goatcheese webcap

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Is Goatcheese webcap Toxic?

Goatcheese webcap typically emerges in certain seasons in various habitats. Despite its inviting appearance, it releases a toxin triggering grave health repercussions, including digestive problems, vertigo, vision issues, and circulatory complications. It's critical to differentiate goatcheese webcap from non-toxic types via its unique morphology, as consuming it can lead to serious health consequences.

Type of poisoning

Gastrointestinal

Toxic Severity

Low to high toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-6 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, blood circulation troubles.

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Tips for Finding Goatcheese webcap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Goatcheese webcap

Prefers acidic soil conditions.

What are Some Tips for Finding Goatcheese webcap

Seek out areas with a dense concentration of coniferous trees such as spruces and firs.
Inspect the bases of these trees carefully, as goatcheese webcap tends to grow in their proximity.
Observe ground material; goatcheese webcap favors acidic and well-drained soil.
Move slowly and methodically through preferred habitats to increase chances of spotting goatcheese webcap.
Use a gentle touch when moving aside foliage or debris to uncover any hidden specimens of goatcheese webcap.