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Saffron Webcap

Cortinarius croceus

⚠ Severely Toxic

Seek emergency medical care immediately

Cap color: yellow,saffron,ochre
Cap size: 2–6 cm
Gill color: ochre,yellow-brown
Gill attachment: adnate
Stem: yellow with cortina remnants
Texture: dry, firm
Habitat: conifer forest, spruce, birch
Fruiting season: August–October
Peak season: Fall (August–October)

Key Identification Features

Cap saffron-yellow to ochre-olive, 2–6 cm, dry
gills ochre-yellow to cinnamon
stem yellow
cortina (cobweb veil) visible when young
entirely yellow coloration in all parts
grows under conifers especially spruce and birch

Symptoms & Toxicity

Contains orellanine causing delayed and severe kidney failure 2–3 weeks after ingestion; often misdiagnosed; no antidote; dialysis or transplant may be needed; call Poison Control

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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