⚠ 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
- Cinnamon-brown cap and stem
- gills initially bright yellow then rusty brown
- under conifers
- contains cinnabarinic acid which is toxic
- causes rhabdomyolysis in animal models — avoid entirely
Symptoms & Toxicity
Possible rhabdomyolysis; cinnabarinic acid toxicity; all Cortinarius with yellow gills warrant caution; not edible
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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