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Pointed cortinarius

Cortinarius vanduzerensis

A species of Cortinar

Pointed cortinarius(Cortinarius vanduzerensis) is notable for its thick, slimy veil and lavender-colored stem. It prefers the shelter of conifer forests and most notably of the thick spruce, hemlock and fir groves of the Pacific Northwest. The edibility of this species remains unknown, although its slippery texture has been cited as a deterrent.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 10 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy, not distinctive.

General Info About Pointed cortinarius

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Attributes of Pointed cortinarius

Cap Diameter

4 - 10 cm

Height

8 - 20 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 10 cm; obscurely conical, or convex; brown; thickly slimy, smooth when young, often prominently wrinkled in maturity

Cap Shape

Convex, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky, Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Attached; close; whitish, becoming pale brownish and rusty brown

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 8 - 20 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; equal, or tapering to base; pale lilac above, darker lilac below; slimy

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

Whitish or tinged cinnamon

Ring

Rusty

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Rusty brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy, not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Purple

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Pointed cortinarius by these plants:

Pines, Douglas firs, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Very common to fairly common or rare

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Pointed cortinarius

The range of the pointed cortinarius is restricted to the coniferous forests of northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Its fruitbodies will be found on the ground in the vicinity of its host tree, a hemlock or spruce, with which it exchanges essential nutrients in a symbiotic relationship.

Scientific Classification of Pointed cortinarius

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Cortinar

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Tips for Finding Pointed cortinarius

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Pointed cortinarius

Moist, well-drained, rich in organic material.

What are Some Tips for Finding Pointed cortinarius

Target coniferous forests, especially areas with spruce and hemlock trees, as pointed cortinarius are commonly found in these ecosystems.
Look for pointed cortinarius in moist areas where the soil is well-drained and rich with organic matter, as they favor such conditions.
Search for pointed cortinarius individually or in small clusters rather than large groups or colonies.
Inspect the base of trees and shaded areas as pointed cortinarius tend to grow in such microhabitats.
Be gentle while exploring to avoid damaging the fruiting bodies and the surrounding environment.

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