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White webcap

Leucocortinarius bulbiger

A species of Leucocortinarius

White webcap is a distinctive fungi growing in woodland environments, often found in the vicinity of conifers. It has a pale cap, typically with a rounded bump in the center, and its gills are closely spaced. It emerges with a white, veil-like tissue that eventually disappears. The stem is known for a swollen base and smooth texture.

Cap Diameter:

6 - 13 cm

Odor:

Possibly faintly cherry-like, generally indistinct.

General Info About White webcap

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Attributes of White webcap

Cap Diameter

6 - 13 cm

Height

5 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 7 - 12 cm across; convex to flat; orange-brown to reddish-brown; margin inrolled

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Adnexed to free; moderately crowded; white to cream

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 2 - 4 cm thick; bulbous, tapering towards the apex; white; fibrous

Stem Shapes

Bulbous

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

White

Ring

On the stem; fragile; white

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

Pale creamy white

Odor

Possibly faintly cherry-like, generally indistinct.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find White webcap by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Oaks, Cypresses, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Meadows

Endangered Species

Yes

How to Identify White webcap

Fruiting Body Cap Flesh

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Habitat of White webcap

White webcap thrives in coniferous forest environments and is also encountered in acidic grasslands with sparse tree cover.

Scientific Classification of White webcap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Leucocortinarius

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for White webcap

Acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding White webcap

Search beneath coniferous trees where needle drop provides a natural mulch.
Investigate open acidic grasslands, focusing on areas with minimal vegetation.
Check for a well-drained soil substrate that appears rich in decomposed organic matter.
Gently clear away the top layer of pine needles or grass to uncover any hidden white webcap.
Look for the characteristic bulbous stem base that distinguishes white webcap from others.

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