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Cortinarius uliginosus

Cortinarius uliginosus, commonly known as the orange willow webcap or marsh webcap, is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. It was first described by Miles Joseph Berkeley in 1860.

Description

The cap of Cortinarius ulginosus is orangish, and can be ochre or reddish. It is about 1.5-4.5 centimeters in diameter. It starts out conical or campanulate, and expands to convex, flat, or umbonate in age. The gills are adnate, and start out yellow, before becoming orangish or brownish. The stipe is about 2.5-7.5 centimeters long and 2-8 millimeters wide. It is yellowish. A cortina is present. The spore print is rusty brown.

Habitat and ecology

Cortinarius uliginosus is found under willow trees in wet areas. It is also found in alder carr forests. It is found in both North America and Europe. It is mycorrhizal.

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