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Spotted cort

Cortinarius iodes

A species of Cortinar

Spotted cort thrives in oak forests due to the mutually beneficial relationship it has with the trees’ roots. The mushroom provides nutrition to the tree and keeps the soil chemistry favorable for both species. The lavender-hued caps make spotted cort easy to identify, even when brown age spots start to appear.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 6 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Spotted cort

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Attributes of Spotted cort

Cap Diameter

3 - 6 cm

Height

4 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 6 cm; convex, becoming broadly bell-shaped; purple to yellow, brownish, eventually fading to yellowish tan or grayish tan; slimy when fresh, bald; the margin not lined

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Attached; close or nearly distant; pale purple to dull lilac, rusty brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; club-shaped, becoming more equal with maturity; whitish to purplish or silvery lilac; slimy

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Soft; whitish to pale lilac; unchanging when sliced

Ring

Rusty

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Rusty

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Gray

Purple

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 Spotted cort by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed in North America east of the Great Plains

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Spotted cort

Spotted cort tend to be found in woodlands and forests, often in areas with broad-leaved trees, preferring moist and shaded environments.

Scientific Classification of Spotted cort

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

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Tips for Finding Spotted cort

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Spotted cort

Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Spotted cort

Seek out forests or woodlands with a prevalence of broad-leaved trees, as spotted cort has an affinity for such areas.
Focus on exploring during times of high humidity or following rainfalls, as these conditions may encourage fruiting.
Inspect areas around tree bases and decomposing wood, but do not disturb the natural environment.
Look for the distinctive purple colors of spotted cort when searching in potentially suitable habitats.
Walk slowly and scan the ground methodically, as spotted cort could be hidden among leaf litter or other ground cover.

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