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''Cortinarius semisanguineus'' is a medium-sized mushroom with a pale brown to ochre cap, and bright blood-red gills. It belongs to the genus ''Cortinarius'', a group collectively known as webcaps. It is found growing in conifer plantations, and has recently been given the fanciful common name of surprise webcap. In the past it has been called the red-gilled webcap.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Jun 13, 2017. Captured in 3GW2+25 Goon Nure VIC, Australia.