Cortinarius (Noun)
Meaning
The largest genus in the Agaricales; agarics having rusty spores and prominent cortinae (cobwebby partial veils).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cortinarius mushroom is often mistaken for the edible chanterelle due to its similar appearance and growth habits.
- Cortinarius species are found in a wide range of habitats, from forests to grasslands and tundra.
- Many species of cortinarius are poisonous, so extreme caution should be exercised when attempting to identify them.
- Some species of cortinarius have a distinctive 'web' or 'cobweb' appearance due to the cortina, a partial veil that covers the gills.
- Cortinarius mushrooms are typically medium-sized, with caps ranging in color from yellow to brown to red.