Cortinarius cotoneus is from a family known for a variety of shapes and colors. Typically, cortinarius cotoneus has a cap and stem that exhibit a cotton-like appearance and sometimes displays a ring. This species favors growing in forested environments, often forming relationships with trees. Cortinarius cotoneus has distinctive spore prints, which are a key feature for identification by experts.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 8 cm
Odor:
Unpleasant, musty with radish-like undertones.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
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Attributes of Cortinarius cotoneus
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 9 cm in diameter; hemispherical; olive green or brownish green, then olive brown; edge remains rolled up
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Velvety
Gills
Broadly attached; wide; olive green, then olive brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
5 - 10 cm long, 1.2 - 2 cm thick; club-shaped with a bulbous base, full, then empty; below olive yellow to olive green
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Buff to brownish
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Unpleasant, musty with radish-like undertones.
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 cotoneus Toxic?
Cortinarius cotoneus is a nephrotoxic mushroom that produces severe effects such as intense thirst, headaches, renal discomfort, organ damage, and high blood pressure. Subsequent symptoms involve uremic vomiting, liver and kidney destruction. The species is distinguishable by its unique morphological features. Consumption can lead to critical health conditions and is strictly discouraged.
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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