Cortinarius violaceus

Violet Webcap

Names across languages

From the latest record: 2023-09-10.

Gills that are close together, violet in color.

Convex to broadly convex, occasionally nearly flat when mature; deep violet, often with a slightly campanulate or bell-shaped center.

Adnate to adnexed, sometimes sinuate.

Cylindrical, sometimes slightly swollen in the middle, with a violet hue throughout; often fibrillose or covered in fine, velvety scales.

reddish-brown.

Mycorrhizal, primarily associating with deciduous trees in mixed and coniferous forests, especially with birches and pines.

Not recommended for consumption due to potential confusion with toxic species.

Cap 6-10 cm in diameter, stipe up to 15 cm tall.

Renowned for its striking violet hue stands out among other fungi. The vibrant coloration is present both on the cap and stipe.

Spores are ellipsoid, 9-11 x 5-6.5 µm, with a rough surface.

1821). Nat. Arr. Brit. Pl. (London) 1: 628.

Raudoja, Harju County

Mixed (spruce-pine-birch) forest, in soil with decaying leaves

59°22'38.22"N 25°29'17.871"E

🔆 Still weather with overcast, shaded spot (🔅: 4.18)