Spotted Cort - Cortinarius iodes

The caps of these mushrooms were purple, conical, had yellowish spots near the center, and were super slimy! Gills were pale purple, close, and attached to the stem. The stems were pale purple.

Habitat: Growing on the ground, under oak, in a mixed forest.

comments (6)

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Great color and find Christine. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Paul! These are nice to find, but gross to touch. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Paul Dirksen
    
    Lion
    
    You mean they are slimy ? and taste bitter. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Yes, they were so slimy, which grosses me out a bit. I read that the slime on this species has a mild flavor. But, I did not taste it. Posted 5 years ago

Ishan Deore

Green Fly

Hi Christine! Can I use this image commercially? It is a beautiful picture. I am willing to pay a licencing fee
I might not get notified when you respond, so it would be nice if you email me at deoreishanx@gmail.com
Thanks in advance! Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago

nightjar6

Lion

Stunning Colors Posted 7 months ago

The Spotted cort

"Cortinarius iodes" is a species of agaric fungus in the family Cortinariaceae. The species range includes the eastern North America, Central America, northern South America, and northern Asia, where it grows on the ground in a mycorrhizal association with deciduous trees.

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Similar species: Agaricales

Species identified by Christine Young