Cortinarius Mammillatus
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Cortinarius Mammillatus
cortinarius mammillatus
Cortinarius Mammillatus is a fascinating mushroom that grows in the forest! It has a unique appearance that often surprises little explorers.
Habitat: Cortinarius Mammillatus lives in moist, shady forests, often near trees.
Appearance
The Cortinarius Mammillatus has a cap that starts convex and develops a distinct, nipple-like bump in its reddish-brown center. Its stem is brownish, often showing remnants of a rusty veil, and its gills mature to a deep rusty-brown, making it stand out among forest litter.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyCortinariaceaeGenusCortinarius
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Don't touch! Many mushrooms with a rusty spore print can be poisonous.
Its unique cap has a little 'nipple' in the middle, giving it its name!
This mushroom helps trees grow bigger and stronger by sharing food!
You can often find it hiding amongst fallen pine needles in the forest.
Special abilities
Ability
Tree Root Helper
Cortinarius Mammillatus can share nutrients with trees because of its mycorrhizal connection that helps both thrive.
Ability
Forest Filter
Cortinarius Mammillatus has a hidden network underground that helps recycle nutrients by breaking down organic matter.
Ability
Hidden Spore Dropper
Cortinarius Mammillatus can release rusty-brown spores from its gills to create new mushrooms, spreading its kind.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 3-8 cm
- Edibility
- poisonous
- Cap Diameter
- 2-8 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Late summer to late autumn
- Spore Color
- Rusty brown
Ecological connections
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Mammillate CortinariusMammillatus Mushroom
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking mushrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Cortinarius Mammillatus?
3-8 cm
Is Cortinarius Mammillatus edible?
poisonous
How big is Cortinarius Mammillatus?
2-8 cm
Where is Cortinarius Mammillatus usually found?
Cortinarius Mammillatus lives in moist, shady forests, often near trees.
What does Cortinarius Mammillatus grow on?
soil
When is Cortinarius Mammillatus in season?
Late summer to late autumn
What color are Cortinarius Mammillatus spores?
Rusty brown
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