Synonyms: Agaricus cinnamomeus, Agaricus fucatophyllus, Cortinarius fucatophyllus, Cortinarius malicorius, Dermocybe aurantiaca, Dermocybe cinnamomea, Dermocybe fucatophylla, Flammula cinnamomea, Gomphos cinnamomeus, Gomphos fucatophyllus.
Common name: cinnamon webcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cortinarius cinnamomeus, also known as the cinnamon webcap, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Cortinarius. The fungus produces brown fruit bodies with caps up to 6 cm (2.4 in) wide and stems up to 12 cm (4.7 in) long. The closely crowded gills underside the cap are initially yellow before turning brown. Cortinarius cinnamomeus is common in damp places in coniferous forests. It is distributed throughout the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere.
Finnish: Kaneliseitikki, German: Zimtbrauner Hautkopf, Hungarian: Fahéjbarna pókhálósgomba, Lithuanian: Cinamoninis nuosėdis, Polish: Zasłonak cynamonowy, Russian: Паутинник коричный, Swedish: Kanelspindling, Welsh: Cap gweog sinamon.
Cortinarius cinnamomeus is a species of fungus characterized by its rusty-red to cinnamon-brown cap, often with a fibrous or scaly texture, and gills that are initially pale but become rust-colored as the spores mature. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often in association with oak and pine trees, particularly in well-drained soils and areas with rich leaf litter. The fungus can be found in a variety of habitats, including deciduous and mixed forests, where it grows solitary or in small groups.
Top view of cinnamon webcap mushroom (Cortinarius cinnamomeus) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, May 30, 2020
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Gills of cinnamon webcap mushroom (Cortinarius cinnamomeus) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, May 30, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Cross section of cinnamon webcap mushroom (Cortinarius cinnamomeus) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, May 30, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Underside of cinnamon webcap mushroom (Cortinarius cinnamomeus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 2, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Cinnamon webcap mushroom (Cortinarius cinnamomeus) (spore print ochre-brown) on a descent of the trail on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 2, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Cross section of cinnamon webcap mushroom (Cortinarius cinnamomeus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 2, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Spores (in KOH) of Cinnamon webcap mushroom (Cortinarius cinnamomeus) collected in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, December 2, 2023Observations of Cortinarius cinnamomeus in East and Central Texas reveal distinctive characteristics. The top view of the mushroom shows its typical appearance, while the gills display a unique pattern. Cross sections of the mushroom provide insight into its internal structure. The underside of the mushroom, observed on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail, exhibits characteristic features. Spore prints are ochre-brown, and microscopic examination of spores in KOH reveals their shape and size. These observations were made at various locations, including Big Creek Scenic Area and Sam Houston National Forest, during different times of the year, such as May 30, 2020, and December 2, 2023. The consistent characteristics observed suggest that Cortinarius cinnamomeus is a distinct species in East and Central Texas. Its presence has been documented through photographs and microscopic examination of its spores.
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