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Conifer webcap

Cortinarius gentilis

A species of Cortinar

Conifer webcap is a notable species known for its distinctive rusty-brown to yellow-brown cap and gills, which often appear covered with a spider web-like veil when young. The stem of conifer webcap features a similar color, complementing its bell-shaped cap. Commonly found in coniferous forests, conifer webcap forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of trees, aiding in nutrient exchange.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 6 cm

Odor:

Mildly earthy with a hint of radish.

General Info About Conifer webcap

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Attributes of Conifer webcap

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

3 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2.5 - 5 cm across; conical to bell-shaped; orange- to yellow-brown; surface smooth

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Attached; distant; yellowish-brown to rust

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 2.5 - 8 cm long, 3 - 5 mm thick; yellow- to orange-brown

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Tan

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Reddish-brown

Odor

Mildly earthy with a hint of radish.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Orange

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 Conifer webcap by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Oaks, Populus, Norway spruce, Firs

Species Status

Widespread

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Conifer webcap

Conifers

Scientific Classification of Conifer webcap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

Toxicity and Edibility of Conifer webcap

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Is Conifer webcap Toxic?

Conifer webcap is typically found in forested habitats, especially near conifers, in fall and early winter. It features a distinct web-like veil covering the cap. Consumption produces adverse health effects, including intense thirst, head pain, renal discomfort, and significant liver and kidney damage marked by high blood pressure and a late stage of vomiting. Ultimately, it results in kidney failure indicated by transparent urine.

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.