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Marsh webcap

Cortinarius uliginosus

A species of Cortinar

Marsh webcap often grows in wet, marshy areas of northern regions. It has a distinctive rusty-brown cap, which can be sticky when wet, and features a web-like veil. Beneath the cap, its gills are spaced and can vary in color. The stem is slender and tall, typically with a bulbous base. Marsh webcap is part of a larger group known for their diverse colors and habitats.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 6 cm

Odor:

Radish-like when cut or crushed

General Info About Marsh webcap

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Attributes of Marsh webcap

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

3 - 7 cm

Cap

almost conical at first,becoming umbonate when expanded.The surface is finely silky-fibrous and bright brick-red,but duller with age

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

The gills are bright lemon-yellow at first,becoming rusty brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

The stem is orcher with bands of red veil remains,becoming darker toward the base

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

The flesh is pale yellow

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Rusty brown

Odor

Radish-like when cut or crushed

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Marsh webcap by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Willows, Grey willow

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

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Habitat of Marsh webcap

Marsh webcap is commonly found in damp areas of the forest, especially around decaying wood in wetlands or near bodies of freshwater.

Distribution Area of Marsh webcap

North America,Europe,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Marsh webcap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

Toxicity and Edibility of Marsh webcap

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Is Marsh webcap Toxic?

Marsh webcap thrives in marshy habitats during autumn. Morphologically distinct, it poses risks if consumed, potentially causing digestive problems, vertigo, vision issues, and blood circulation troubles. Its effects are largely gastrointestinal. Recognizing marsh webcap's features, including toxicity, should discourage consumption.

Type of poisoning

Gastrointestinal

Toxic Severity

Low to high toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-6 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, blood circulation troubles.

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Tips for Finding Marsh webcap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Marsh webcap

Moist, rich in organic matter, and not prone to drying.

What are Some Tips for Finding Marsh webcap

Search around wetlands, bogs, and areas near rivers or lakes where dead wood accumulates.
Look for marsh webcap in the vicinity of willow and alder trees since they are often associated with this type of environment.
Inspect damp soil with plenty of leaf litter or decomposed plant material, as marsh webcap prefers such soil conditions.
Plan your search after periods of rain when the soil is particularly moist, to increase the likelihood of encountering marsh webcap.
Observe the forest floor closely for the unique cap and stem structure of marsh webcap while navigating through their preferred habitats.

How to Clean and Preserve Marsh webcap

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