Cortinarius rubellas (Fool's Webcap)


Botanical Information

FamilyCortinariaceae
GenusCortinarius
Speciesrubellas
CategoryFungi
OriginEurope.
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.
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodSeptember, October, November

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA pale brown, to nutty-brown small mushroom with a faint smell of radish.

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