Cortinarius iodes
Viscid Violet Cort
Family Cortinariaceae
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Potentially Edible
Slimy, purple cap becoming whitish-yellow spotted around or in center, with purple gills.
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Description
Cap:2.5-5 cm (1-2") wide. Bell shaped to convex, slimy, smooth, dark purple and becoming paler with yellow spots or yellowish center.
Gills: Attached, close, moderately broad. Violet becoming a gray.
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Cap, Stalk and Gills
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Cap
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Stalk: 5-7.5 cm (2-3") long and 0.5-1 cm (1/4-3/8") thick.
Veil: Pale violet, evanescent, partial veil cobwebby.
Spore print: Rust.
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Habitat and Range
In small to large clusters, under deciduous trees in low woods. Eastern North America.
Season
August-September.
Comments:
Looks better than it tastes.
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Cap with Yellow Spots and Stalk
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