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

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Cortinarius Mammillatus

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

Cortinarius Mammillatus can share nutrients with trees because of its mycorrhizal connection that helps both thrive.

Cortinarius Mammillatus has a hidden network underground that helps recycle nutrients by breaking down organic matter.

Cortinarius Mammillatus can release rusty-brown spores from its gills to create new mushrooms, spreading its kind.

Measurements & details

Height: 3-8 cm
Edible: poisonous
Size: 2-8 cm
Growth Substrate: soil
Season: Late summer to late autumn
Spore Color: Rusty brown

Ecological connections

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Scots Pine

Pinus sylvestris

Forms a beneficial root partnership.

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Norway Spruce

Picea abies

Exchanges nutrients with its roots.

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Silver Birch

Betula pendula

Can form root connections with this tree.

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

Fungi

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before touching or picking mushrooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Cortinarius Mammillatus?

Compare the cap shape, the underside, the stem and base, and whether the fungus grows on wood or soil. Some fungi have gills, others pores or teeth. A cap seen only from above often hides the most useful features. Mushroom Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

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