⚠ If you suspect ingestion of this species, call Poison Control immediately:
1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
Key Identification Features
- Bright orange-brown to ochre cap
- slimy in wet weather
- violaceous gills then rust-brown
- slimy lower stem with belt-like zones
- under conifers and mixed forest
- avoid — Cortinarius genus risk
Symptoms & Toxicity
Orellanine risk in related species; all Cortinarius should be avoided by inexperienced foragers
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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