Deadly Webcap
Cortinarius rubellus
Family: Cortinariaceae
Also called: Deadly Webcap, Red-Skinned Webcap
Overview
Reddish-brown webcap of conifer forest. Contains orellanine — causes irreversible kidney failure 2–3 weeks after ingestion. Absolutely avoid.
Edibility
Deadly poisonous
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Sep–Oct
Season
Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.
Host trees & substrate
- Mycorrhizal with pine
- Mycorrhizal with hemlock
Where it grows
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