Ruddy webcap is distinguished by its reddish-brown cap, easily visible veils, and rusty-brown spores. Mostly found in coniferous forests, ruddy webcap forms beneficial relationships with tree roots. It thrives in damp conditions and has a peak fruiting season during late summer to fall. This mushroom is part of a diverse and complex group known for their web-like partial veils.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 11 cm
Odor:
Mild radish-like scent.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Ruddy webcap
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Attributes of Ruddy webcap
Cap Diameter
2 - 11 cm
Height
5 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3.5 - 8 cm across; convex to plane; cream to buff-tan; with fibrils; turns yellow when cut
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate to adnexed; close; pallid to buff-brown to rusty-yellow
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 8 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; equal, clavate; yellowish-orange to reddish-orange; with partial veil fibrillose; turns yellow when injured
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Is Ruddy webcap Toxic?
The ruddy webcap is commonly found in wet, damp environments during the fall. Ingestion of this mushroom causes intense thirst, renal discomfort, severe organ damage, and transparent urine post-kidney failure, among other serious health issues. Its distinct reddish hue helps to distinguish it from non-toxic varieties. Consumption is not recommended due to its nephrotoxic properties.
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.
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