Species
Cortinarius rubellus (Deadly webcap)
Cortinarius rubellus. Photo: (c) Marco Floriani, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Cortinarius rubellus, commonly known as the deadly webcap, is a species of fungus in the family Cortinariaceae, native to Europe and North America. Within the genus it belongs to a group known as the Orellani, all of which are highly toxic — eating them results in kidney failure, which is often irreversible. The mushroom is generally tan to brown all over.
Sightings
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