| Cortinarius albidipes | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Cortinariaceae |
| Genus: | Cortinarius |
| Species: | C. albidipes |
| Binomial name | |
| Cortinarius albidipes | |
Cortinarius albidipes, commonly known as the white-footed cortinarius,[1] is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae.
Description
The cap of Cortinarius albidipes is about 4-10 centimeters in diameter. It starts out grayish or buff, and becomes browner as the mushroom gets older. The stipe is about 4-10 centimeters long and 0.8-1.5 centimeters wide.[2] It is pale to white in color.[1] The gills start out purplish or grayish, later turning brown.[2]
Habitat and ecology
Cortinarius albidipes is found in mixed forests, and grows under hardwood trees.[1] It often grows under willow.[2]
References
- Adams, Shannon (2022-01-17). "Cortinarius albidipes". North American Cortinarius Collections. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- Siegel, Noah; Schwarz, Christian (September 1, 2024). Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest. Humboldt County, CA: Backcountry Press. p. 190. ISBN 9781941624197.