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Phlegmacium variosimile
Species of fungus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Phlegmacium variosimile, formerly known as Cortinarius variosimilis,[1] is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae.
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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.[2] The gills start out lilac and become brown as the mushroom gets older.[3] 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.[2]
Similar species
Cortinarius varius is similar to Phlegmacium variosimile. However, it is found in Europe and is less pale in color. C. varius also has a stronger reaction with potassium hydroxide, creating a chrome yellow color.[3] Several other species are similar to P. variosimile and difficult to distinguish.[2]
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Habitat and ecology
Phlegmacium variosimile is found in the eastern parts of the Cascades, where it grows under conifers. It seems to be more common under fir.[2]
References
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