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Wrinkled Cortinarius

Cortinarius caperatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Cortinariaceae ›Genus: Cortinarius

About

Cortinarius caperatus, commonly known as the gypsy mushroom, is an edible mushroom of the genus Cortinarius found in northern regions of Europe and North America. It was known as Rozites caperata for many years before genetic studies revealed that it belonged to the genus Cortinarius. The fruit bodies appear in autumn in coniferous and beech woods as well as heathlands in late summer and autumn. The ochre-coloured cap is up to 10 cm (4 in) across and has...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wrinkled Cortinarius?
The scientific name of Wrinkled Cortinarius is Cortinarius caperatus.
What kingdom does Wrinkled Cortinarius belong to?
Wrinkled Cortinarius belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Wrinkled Cortinarius belong to?
Wrinkled Cortinarius belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Wrinkled Cortinarius belong to?
Wrinkled Cortinarius belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Wrinkled Cortinarius belong to?
Wrinkled Cortinarius belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Wrinkled Cortinarius belong to?
Wrinkled Cortinarius belongs to the family Cortinariaceae.
What genus does Wrinkled Cortinarius belong to?
Wrinkled Cortinarius belongs to the genus Cortinarius.