The cap is 3–9 cm in diameter, convex to flat in shape, with a sticky, gelatinous surface (in moist conditions). The gills are adnexed, close, and pallid or pale violet in color. The stipe is typically 6–12 cm long and 1–1.5 cm thick, solid, equal, and has transverse scaly-looking bands. The spore print, like most Cortiniarius species, is rusty-brown. Edibility is unknown for this species.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy, no distinctive scent.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Belted slimy cort
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Attributes of Belted slimy cort
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 9 cm across; broadly conic to bell-shaped to convex; dark purplish brown to orangish brown or yellowish brown; margin finely lined
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached; close; lilac to pale purple to brown
Stem
Stem 8 - 10 cm long, 2 cm thick; equal; lilac to purple, whitish; with patches
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Whitish to purplish
Ring
On the stem; rusty
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, no distinctive scent.
Body Color
Brown
White
Orange
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Belted slimy cort by these plants:
Oaks, Pines, Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Belted slimy cort
Belted slimy cort favors moist environments and is predominantly found in damp coniferous forests, often connected with acidic soil conditions.
