Synonyms: Agaricus collinitus, Cortinarius muscigenus, Cortinarius trivialis, Gomphos collinitus, Myxacium collinitum.
Common name: blue-girdled webcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cortinarius collinitus is a species of fungi in the family Cortinariaceae.
Arabic: ختير دملجي, Finnish: Kangaslimaseitikki, German: Blaustiel-Schleimfuß, Lithuanian: Melsvakotis nuosėdis, Polish: Zasłonak śluzowaty, Romanian: Burete mâzgos, Russian: Паутинник голубоствольный, Swedish: Violettfotad slemspindling.
Cortinarius collinitus is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a bell-shaped to convex cap that ranges in color from yellow-brown to reddish-brown, often with a powdery or flour-like appearance. The gills are adnate to slightly decurrent and pale yellow to orange-brown. The stem is slender, cylindrical, and typically the same color as the cap. In East and Central Texas, Cortinarius collinitus has been found growing in association with oak and pine trees, often in sandy or clay soils. It typically fruits from late summer to early fall, particularly after heavy rainfall.
Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius collinitus in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius collinitus in a swampy area in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Side view of webcap mushrooms Cortinarius collinitus in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Close up of webcap mushrooms Cortinarius collinitus in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USAObservations of Cortinarius collinitus in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows in swampy areas, as seen in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, Shepherd, Texas. On October 28, 2018, specimens were found with caps and stems characteristic of webcap mushrooms. The mushrooms were observed in a variety of views, including side and close-up perspectives, showcasing their distinctive features. In the swampy environment, Cortinarius collinitus thrived, indicating a preference for moist habitats. The specific location within Sam Houston National Forest suggests the fungus may be commonly found in similar ecosystems throughout East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with abundant moisture and suitable substrate. These observations provide insight into the growth habits and preferred environments of Cortinarius collinitus in this region.
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