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Bruising webcap

Cortinarius purpurascens

A species of Cortinar

As the name suggests, Bruising webcap 'bruises' a purplish color when damaged. The specific epithet, purpurascens, also references this fact. Bruising webcap's large cap typically appears slimy and sticky. This species is very similar to several highly toxic mushrooms and should not be collected for food.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 10 cm

Odor:

Pleasant, mild, not particularly significant.

General Info About Bruising webcap

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Attributes of Bruising webcap

Cap Diameter

4 - 10 cm

Height

6 - 13 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 10 cm across; convex to flat; brownish, grayish bluish; margin with filaments

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Crowded closely; dark violet

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 5 - 12 cm long, 1.5 - 2.5 cm thick; cylindrical; purple or violet brown

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Violet lilac or violet, paling slightly; turns purple when cut or damaged

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Rusty brown

Odor

Pleasant, mild, not particularly significant.

Body Color

Brown

Gray

White

Blue

Purple

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Bruising webcap by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Quite rare

Endangered Species

How to Identify Bruising webcap

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Habitat of Bruising webcap

Bruising webcap prefer environments of broadleaf and mixed woodlands, with a particular affinity for areas beneath oak and beech trees.

Scientific Classification of Bruising webcap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

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Tips for Finding Bruising webcap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Bruising webcap

Well-drained, fertile, often slightly acidic.

What are Some Tips for Finding Bruising webcap

Search around the base of oak and beech trees within mixed or broadleaf woodlands.
Look for well-drained areas, as bruising webcap typically thrive in these soil conditions.
Inspect for slight indentations in the forest floor, where mushrooms may prefer to grow.
Gently move aside leaf litter and other organic debris to uncover hidden specimens.
Plan repeat visits to the same spot as bruising webcap may reoccur in the same location over time.

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