Imperial webcap is a striking fungus notable for its vibrant cap, which can vary from lilac to deep violet. The gills beneath the cap are often crowded and share the cap's coloration, becoming rusty with age due to spore color. Typically found in coniferous and mixed woods, imperial webcap forms a symbiotic relationship with trees, participating in nutrient exchange through their roots.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 8 cm
Odor:
Faintly medicinal, with a hint of iodine.
In This Article
Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Imperial webcap
Instantly identify mushrooms with a snap
Snap a photo for instant mushroom ID and risk assessment, gaining quick insights on edible guidelines, toxicity, medical value, habitat, culture, and foraging techniques, etc.
Download the App for Free
Attributes of Imperial webcap
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 8 cm across; hemispherical to conical to flat; crimson red, rusty brown to copper brown; surface smooth, with finely felted and scales
Cap Shape
Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Decurrent; moderately crowded; crimson red, rusty brown
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 5 - 15 mm thick; cylindrical, cluby; yellow-ocher; with remains of the veil
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Dirty yellow to reddish
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Faintly medicinal, with a hint of iodine.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Bronze
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Unlock the Secrets of Mushroom Varieties, Edibility, Toxicity, and Safety Tips!
Download the App for Free
Is Imperial webcap Toxic?
Imperial webcap is a potentially hazardous mushroom. Exposure to it can lead to digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, and blood circulation troubles. Morphologically distinct, it may easily be mistaken for non-toxic species. However, consuming it could potentially jeopardize human health. It typically thrives in damp forests during the fall months.
