Cortinarius rubellus, commonly known as the deadly webcap, is a species of fungus in the family Cortinariaceae, native to high-latitude temperate to subalpine forests of Eurasia and North America. It belongs to a group within the genus called the Orellani, all of which are highly toxic; eating them results in kidney failure that is often irreversible. The mushroom is generally tan to brown throughout, with a conical to convex cap two and a half to eight centimeters in diameter.
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Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleVenomous or Dangerous to Humans 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceConical to convex cap 2.5 to 8 centimetres in diameter, tawny to date brown with paler margins and fine fibrous scales 1 Comparison
NatureServe Rank Scientific Name Conservation Status Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Deadly Webcap
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Source Wikipedia: Cortinarius rubellus
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1. Wikipedia: Cortinarius rubellus
Introduction
Cortinarius rubellus
Description section
a conical to convex (partly flattening to umbonate with maturity) cap of 2.5 to 8 centimetres (1 to 3+1/4 in) diameter
Article text: "Cortinarius rubellus is one of seven highly toxi"
Cortinarius rubellus is one of seven highly toxic species that make up the orellani, a subgenus within genus Cortinarius.
In Biome: Temperate Forest, Article text: "Cortinarius rubellus, commonly known as the dead"
Cortinarius rubellus, commonly known as the deadly webcap, is a species of fungus in the family Cortinariaceae, native to high-latitude temperate to subalpine forests of Eurasia and North America.
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3. NatureServe Explorer: Cortinarius rubellus
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "GNR"
4. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Cortinarius rubellus
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 2528663, category fieldQuote, GBIF taxon key 2528663, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Deadly Webcap
- Wikidata Q944328, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Agaricales, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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