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Cinnamon webcap

Cortinarius cinnamomeus

A species of Cortinar

Cinnamon webcap is a captivating fungus with a warm cinnamon hue to its cap, which is often adorned with radial grooves. Its gill structure is notable, typically attaching to the stem. Cinnamon webcap thrives in woodland settings, preferring to form symbiotic relationships with certain trees. It has a distinctive presence, particularly during the cooler months when it tends to emerge.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 8 cm

Odor:

Slightly radish-like, generally mild.

General Info About Cinnamon webcap

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Attributes of Cinnamon webcap

Cap Diameter

3 - 8 cm

Height

4 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 6 cm across; spherical to convex to bell-shaped; vivid yellow ochre to yellow or copper olivaceous; with fibrillosely squamulose

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Notched, adnate; crowded, close; vivid yellow, brownish-olive, rusty cinnamon

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 8 - 12 cm long, 5 - 8 mm thick; cylindrical; vivid yellow to brown; fibrillose, quite fragile; with fibrils from the veil

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; pale yellow, yellow with olive tones

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Rusty brown

Odor

Slightly radish-like, generally mild.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Cinnamon webcap by these plants:

Spruces, Oaks, Pines, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Common

Endangered Species

How to Identify Cinnamon webcap

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Habitat of Cinnamon webcap

Cinnamon webcap thrives in coniferous woodland areas, often accompanied by needle litter and sometimes in the vicinity of birch trees found in heathland environments.

Scientific Classification of Cinnamon webcap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

Toxicity and Edibility of Cinnamon webcap

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Is Cinnamon webcap Toxic?

Cinnamon webcap thrives in deciduous and coniferous forests during autumn. It is identifiable by reddish-brown caps, typically covered by a cobwebby cortina. When ingested, it can trigger gastrointestinal disorders, vertigo, visual disturbances, and blood circulation issues, making it potentially harmful to humans.

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 Cinnamon webcap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Cinnamon webcap

Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral pH.

What are Some Tips for Finding Cinnamon webcap

Look for cinnamon webcap in areas of needle debris within coniferous woods.
Explore heathlands, focusing on spots under birch trees where these mushrooms may be more prevalent.
Seek out moist soil conditions, as cinnamon webcap prefer such environments.
Examine areas with well-drained soil that still retains moisture.
Check soil pH where possible; cinnamon webcap is typically found in slightly acidic to neutral soil.

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