Genus
Cortinarius
Mushrooms in the taxonomic group “Cortinarius”. 9 species in the database.
Genus “Cortinarius” is represented in our atlas by 9 species, including Birch webcap, Cortinarius esculentus, Cortinarius multiformis. These mushrooms are related in scientific classification, so this page will help you find your way among closely related species and avoid mixing them up when you're out picking.
⚠️ Be careful: this group includes dangerous mushrooms — 1 deadly poisonous species (Fool's webcap). Never eat a mushroom from this group until you are one hundred percent sure of your identification.
Birch webcap
Cortinarius triumphans
Conditionally edible
Cortinarius esculentus
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Cortinarius multiformis
Inedible
Fool's webcap
Cortinarius orellanus
Deadly poisonous
Goatcheese webcap
Cortinarius camphoratus
Inedible
Gypsy mushroom
Cortinarius caperatus
Edible
Orange webcap
Cortinarius mucosus
Inedible
Red banded webcap
Cortinarius armillatus
Inedible
Violet webcap
Cortinarius violaceus
Inedible