How to Identify Cortinariaceae

Cortinariaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 71 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Cortinariaceae Species

How to identify Cortinarius smithii Ammirati, Niskanen & Liimat.

Cortinarius smithii Ammirati, Niskanen & Liimat.

Cortinarius smithii Ammirati, Niskanen & Liimat.

Cortinarius smithii is a North American agaric fungus prized as a valuable natur…

How to identify Cortinarius rubellus Cooke

Cortinarius rubellus Cooke

Cortinarius rubellus Cooke

Cortinarius rubellus is a toxic northern hemisphere mushroom that causes severe …

How to identify Phlegmacium subfoetidum (A.H.Sm.) Niskanen & Liimat.

Phlegmacium subfoetidum (A.H.Sm.) Niskanen & Liimat.

Phlegmacium subfoetidum (A.H.Sm.) Niskanen & Liimat.

Phlegmacium subfoetidum is a mushroom found in the North American Pacific Northw…

How to identify Cortinarius traganus (Fr.) Fr.

Cortinarius traganus (Fr.) Fr.

Cortinarius traganus (Fr.) Fr.

Cortinarius traganus is a violet-aging mushroom that grows in coniferous forests…

How to identify Cortinarius ohlone Bojantchev

Cortinarius ohlone Bojantchev

Cortinarius ohlone Bojantchev

Cortinarius ohlone is a basidiomycete mushroom found in California, USA, formall…

How to identify Phlegmacium ponderosum (A.H.Sm.) Niskanen & Liimat.

Phlegmacium ponderosum (A.H.Sm.) Niskanen & Liimat.

Phlegmacium ponderosum (A.H.Sm.) Niskanen & Liimat.

Phlegmacium ponderosum is a large cortinariacean mushroom of the western US, wit…

How to identify Cortinarius seidliae Ammirati, Niskanen & Liimat.

Cortinarius seidliae Ammirati, Niskanen & Liimat.

Cortinarius seidliae Ammirati, Niskanen & Liimat.

Cortinarius seidliae is a mycorrhizal mushroom found with conifers in the Pacifi…

How to identify Cortinarius clandestinus Kauffman

Cortinarius clandestinus Kauffman

Cortinarius clandestinus Kauffman

Cortinarius clandestinus Kauffman is a North American Cortinariaceae fungus firs…

How to identify Cortinarius alboviolaceus (Pers.) Zawadzki

Cortinarius alboviolaceus (Pers.) Zawadzki

Cortinarius alboviolaceus (Pers.) Zawadzki

Cortinarius alboviolaceus is a mushroom that starts lilac, yellows to whitish-gr…

How to identify Cortinarius uliginosus Berk.

Cortinarius uliginosus Berk.

Cortinarius uliginosus Berk.

Cortinarius uliginosus is a mycorrhizal mushroom found in wet willow habitats an…

How to identify Cortinarius rotundisporus Cleland & Cheel

Cortinarius rotundisporus Cleland & Cheel

Cortinarius rotundisporus Cleland & Cheel

Cortinarius rotundisporus is a mushroom found in Australia and New Zealand that …

How to identify Cortinarius pholideus (Lilj.) Fr.

Cortinarius pholideus (Lilj.) Fr.

Cortinarius pholideus (Lilj.) Fr.

Cortinarius pholideus is an inedible fungus found in parts of Europe and North A…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Cortinariaceae?

Cortinariaceae funguss belong to the Agaricales order in the Fungi kingdom. In 2012, the species was renamed to honor Smith, after molecular analysis showed it was genetically distinct from Cortinarius phoeniceus. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Cortinariaceae?

Cortinariaceae is classified in the order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. It has a faint radish-like odor and no strong distinct taste.

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