Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Cortinariaceae: Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus Bojantchev, Ammirati, Liimat. & Niskanen

Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus – Slimy-Girdled Cort

Common name: Slimy-Girdled Cort.

AI-generated description

Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus is a species of fungus that belongs to the genus Cortinarius. It has a small to medium-sized cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, that is convex to bell-shaped and often has a sticky or glutinous texture. The cap color ranges from yellow-brown to reddish-brown. The gills are attached to the stem and are initially pale yellow, becoming rust-colored as the spores mature. The stem is slender, 2-6 cm long, and has a sticky or glutinous ring near the top. In East and Central Texas, Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus has been found growing in association with oak and pine trees, particularly in areas with rich soil and adequate moisture, often fruiting from late summer to early fall.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Slimy-girdled webcap mushrooms "Cortinarius watsoneae", sect. Myxacium (similar to related species Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus, C. mucosus and C. collinitus) under longleaf pines in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
570 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA

Watson's webcap mushrooms Cortinarius sect. Myxacium "Cortinarius watsoneae" (similar to related species Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus, C. mucosus and C. collinitus) under longleaf pines on higher ground in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019
263 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA

Cross section of slimy-girdled webcap mushrooms Cortinarius sect. Myxacium "Cortinarius watsoneae" (similar to related species Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus, C. mucosus and C. collinitus) under longleaf pines in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019
263 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA

Slimy-girdled webcap mushrooms Cortinarius sect. Myxacium "Cortinarius watsoneae" (similar to related species Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus, C. mucosus and C. collinitus) under longleaf pines in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019
527 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA

Underside view of Watson's webcap mushrooms Cortinarius sect. Myxacium "Cortinarius watsoneae" (similar to related species Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus, C. mucosus and C. collinitus) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019
527 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA

G. Watson's webcap mushrooms Cortinarius sect. Myxacium "Cortinarius watsoneae" (similar to related species Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus, C. mucosus and C. collinitus) near Hyatt Lake in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 14, 2020
527 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA

Dissected Watson's webcap mushrooms Cortinarius sect. Myxacium "Cortinarius watsoneae" (similar to related species Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus, C. mucosus and C. collinitus) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 14, 2020
527 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA

Watson's webcap mushrooms Cortinarius sect. Myxacium "Cortinarius watsoneae" (similar to related species Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus, C. mucosus and C. collinitus) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021
674, Red Oak Lane, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Cortinarius glutinosoarmillatus-like species in East and Central Texas were made under longleaf pines in the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve, Warren, Texas. The similar species, Cortinarius watsoneae, was found on multiple occasions between 2018 and 2021, with notable observations including slimy-girdled webcap mushrooms on November 10, 2018, and November 23, 2019. Cross-sections and underside views of the mushrooms were also observed, showcasing their characteristics. The species was found in various locations within the preserve, including near Hyatt Lake, and was dissected for further study on November 14, 2020. Additional observations were made on November 27, 2021, further confirming the presence of this species in the region. All observations suggest a strong association with longleaf pines in the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve.

Comments

• Data for this species were obtained from the dataset https://www.mycobank.org.

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