Cortinarius citrinus belongs to a notable fungal family characterized by a distinctive veil protecting its spores. It often displays a yellowish hue and can be recognized by its unique cap shape and vein-like structures that may be present on the cap surface. Cortinarius citrinus typically thrives in woodland environments, favoring the company of specific types of trees.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 8 cm
Odor:
Faint, hints of pepper, bread, or malt.
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Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
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Attributes of Cortinarius citrinus
Cap Diameter
4 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 8 cm across; convex; yellow-green, olive-brown
Gills
Yellow-green to brown-olive to rusty brown
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3.5 - 7 cm long, 8 - 26 mm thick; cylindrical; greenish yellow
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Flesh
Fibrous, brittle; green-yellow to brown
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Light chestnut brown to rusty brown
Odor
Faint, hints of pepper, bread, or malt.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
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Is Cortinarius citrinus Toxic?
Cortinarius citrinus is a nephrotoxic mushroom that can cause severe damage to the kidneys and liver. Consumption may result in symptoms including intense thirst, parched mouth, aching head, renal discomfort, elevated urea, and high blood pressure. This can progress to uremic vomiting, liver and kidney destruction, and transparent urine post kidney failure. Recognizable by its distinct morphological features, care should be taken to avoid consumption.
Toxins type
Orellanine
Type of poisoning
Nephrotoxic
Toxic Severity
High toxicity
Incubation Period
2-17 days, 4-24 hours with potential early symptoms
Poisoning Symptoms
Intense thirst, parched mouth, aching head, renal discomfort, elevated urea, organ damage, high blood pressure, late stage uremic vomiting, liver and kidney destruction, transparent urine post kidney failure.
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