Aureonarius infucatus
| Aureonarius infucatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Cortinariaceae |
| Genus: | Aureonarius |
| Species: | A. infucatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Aureonarius infucatus (Fr.) Niskanen & Liimat.
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| Synonyms | |
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Cortinarius infucatus Fr. | |
| Aureonarius infucatus | |
|---|---|
| Mycological characteristics | |
| Gills on hymenium | |
| Cap is convex | |
| Hymenium is adnate | |
| Stipe has a cortina | |
| Spore print is reddish-brown | |
| Ecology is mycorrhizal | |
| Edibility is unknown | |
Aureonarius infucatus is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae.
Description
The cap of Aureonarius infucatus is orangish in color, and is about 2.3-4.8 centimeters in diameter.[1] The gills are adnexed to notched, and can be tan or yellowish.[2] The stipe is about 5.2-7.5 centimeters long and 8-9 millimeters wide, and is light orangish.[1] A cortina is present. The spore print is rusty brown.[2]
Habitat and ecology
Aureonarius infucatus is found in mixed coniferous forests in the Pacific Northwest. It is often found at high elevations, and fruits during the autumn season.[2]
References
- ^ a b Shannon (2019-01-28). "Cortinarius infucatus". North American Cortinarius Collections. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ a b c Siegel, Noah; Schwarz, Christian (September 1, 2024). Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest. Humboldt County, CA: Backcountry Press. p. 179. ISBN 9781941624197.