Phlegmacium variosimile
species of fungus
Phlegmacium variosimile, formerly known as Cortinarius variosimilis, is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae.
Description
The convex to umbonate cap of Phlegmacium variosimile is slimy when wet and yellowish brown to ochre brown in color. It is about 5-12 centimeters in diameter. The gills start out lilac and become brown as the mushroom gets older. The stipe is white in color and sometimes discolors tannish in older specimens. It is about 4-15 centimeters long and 1.5-4 centimeters wide. A cortina is present and the spore print is rusty brown. When potassium hydroxide is applied, the mushroom turns yellow.
Similar species
Cortinarius varius is similar to Phlegmacium variosimile. However, it is found in Europe and is less pale in color.
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