Cortinarius substriatus
| Cortinarius substriatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Cortinariaceae |
| Genus: | Cortinarius |
| Species: | C. substriatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Cortinarius substriatus | |
| Cortinarius substriatus | |
|---|---|
| Mycological characteristics | |
| Gills on hymenium | |
| Cap is conical or convex | |
| Hymenium is adnate | |
| Stipe has a cortina | |
| Ecology is mycorrhizal | |
| Edibility is unknown | |
Cortinarius substriatus is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. It is found in the Pacific Northwest.[1]
Description
The cap of Cortinarius substriatus is grayish or brownish in color and slimy when wet.[1] It is conical to convex and about 3.8-5.2 centimeters in diameter.[2] The stipe is about 5-12 centimeters long and 0.7-1.5 centimeters wide. It is purplish to whitish and becomes dingy in older specimens.[1] The gills start out pale, before becoming brown as the mushroom gets older.[2] They can be adnate or notched.[1]
Habitat and ecology
Cortinarius substriatus is found under hemlock and other conifers. It is found in forests.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Siegel, Noah; Schwarz, Christian (1 September 2024). Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest. Humboldt County, CA: Backcountry Press. p. 192. ISBN 9781941624197.
- ^ a b Adams, Shannon (29 December 2019). "Cortinarius substriatus". North American Cortinarius Collections. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2025.