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Cortinarius rufo-olivaceus

A species of Cortinar

Cortinarius rufo-olivaceus is a member of a notable mushroom family known for a veil of web-like fibers that protect its gills in early stages. It features a distinctive cap that has olive to rusty-brown tones and sometimes a fibrous texture. It typically thrives in symbiosis with trees in woodlands and forests, playing a role in forest ecosystems by recycling organic matter.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 11 cm

Odor:

Mildly yeasty, reminiscent of bread dough.

General Info About Cortinarius rufo-olivaceus

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Attributes of Cortinarius rufo-olivaceus

Cap Diameter

5 - 11 cm

Height

4 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 10 cm across; convex to flat; reddish brown, orange-brown, olive brown

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Gills

Adnate; dense; olive greenish brown

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; white, rusty brown; with veil remnants

Stem Shapes

Bulbous

Flesh

Olive-green, wine red, purple

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Rusty brown

Odor

Mildly yeasty, reminiscent of bread dough.

Body Color

Brown

Green

Yellow

Red

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 rufo-olivaceus by these plants:

Oaks, Pines, Spruces

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Habitat of Cortinarius rufo-olivaceus

Limestone ground in deciduous forests under oaks and beech trees

Scientific Classification of Cortinarius rufo-olivaceus

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

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