Cortinarius rubellas (Fool's Webcap)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cortinariaceae |
| Genus | Cortinarius |
| Species | rubellas |
| Category | Fungi |
| Origin | Europe. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | A deadly mushroom with no know antidote, after consumption victims feel fine for up to three days when flu-like symptoms set in followed by a raging thirst and eventual kidney failure. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A pale brown, to nutty-brown small mushroom with a faint smell of radish. |