Cortinarius hemitrichus - Паутинник полуволосистый - Hairy Curtain Crust

Cortinarius hemitrichus - Паутинник полуволосистый - Hairy Curtain Crust - Zottiger Schleierling 9/6-8/20

Cortinarius hemitrichus is a species of mushroom found in various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia. It belongs to the family Cortinariaceae, commonly known as the webcaps, due to the partial veil that covers the young fruiting body. The cap of C. hemitrichus is convex when young, but later becomes flat or slightly depressed, and is covered with fine, velvety fibers. The color is usually ochre-brown to reddish-brown, but can vary. The gills are initially whitish, but later become brownish-purple. The stipe is cylindrical, often with a slight bulge in the middle, and is covered in fine hairs. C. hemitrichus is saprobic, which means it decomposes dead organic matter. It is commonly found in deciduous forests, especially under oak and beech trees. It typically fruits from summer to autumn, and is more common in damp weather. C. hemitrichus is not considered edible due to its tough and fibrous texture, but it is not known to be poisonous either. The spores of C. hemitrichus are elliptical, with a size of 7-10 x 4-5 μm. They are ornamented with fine warts and are typically rusty-brown in color. Like other webcap species, C. hemitrichus has a partial veil that covers the gills when the fruiting body is young. The veil leaves a ring on the stipe as it expands, which is called an annulus. Recent research has suggested that some species in the Cortinariaceae family may have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties. C. hemitrichus contains various bioactive compounds, including ergosterol, a precursor to vitamin D, and several sesquiterpenes with potential pharmacological activity.