One of the distinguishing features of cortinarius multiformis is its smell, the base of the stem is the most fragrant part. This species lives in a symbiotic relationship with conifers, particularly spruces, exchanging important nutrients.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 cm
Odor:
Sweet, honey-like, particularly at stem base.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Cortinarius multiformis
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Attributes of Cortinarius multiformis
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm; convex, nearly flat; yellowish, brownish
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate; close; whitish, brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, about 1.5 cm thick; equal above a swollen basal bulb; whitish, brownish; dry, bald
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Whitish
Ring
A slight ring zone
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Sweet, honey-like, particularly at stem base.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Cortinarius multiformis by these plants:
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Apparently widely distributed in montane and northern North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Cortinarius multiformis
Cortinarius multiformis is commonly found in association with conifer trees, particularly spruces, in forested areas with mixed vegetation.
Scientific Classification of Cortinarius multiformis
