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Observations
11 months ago
Last Observed
Cortinarius subbalaustinus is a species of fungus. It has been associated with birch trees, and its odour is described as non-existent or slightly raphanoid (radish-like).
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Distribution
Widespread and common
Habitat
With Betula, often in rings, frequently in grass
Associates
Betula
Cap
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| Shape | Convex, Umbonate |
| Surface | Smooth, Hygrophanous |
| Width | 4 - 8 cm |
| Margin | Appendiculate |
Gills
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| Spacing | crowded |
Flesh
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| Odour | Faint sour |
| Taste | Mild |
Stem
With a white sheathing veil
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| Height | 5 - 9 cm |
| Width | 5 - 15 mm |
| Texture | Fibrillose |
| Shape | Clavate, Cylindric |
| Veil | cortinate |
Spores
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| Shape | Ellipsoid |
| Ornamentation | Warty |
| Size | 7-9 x 4.5-5.5 μm |
Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
- ↳ Order: Agaricales
- ↳ Family: Cortinariaceae
- ↳ Genus: Cortinarius
Synonyms
- Burnt Orange Webcap Vernacular, English
- Cortinarius (T) subbalaustinus Henry
Reference Sources
G. Kibby, M. Tortelli (2021) The Genus Cortinarius in Britain. Geoffrey Kibby & Mario Tortelli.
