cortinarius atkinsonianus
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A forager carefully picks a Cortinarius atkinsonianus mushroom in the forest.
Definition
- Noun:
- An edible fungus with distinctive color changes: A species of mushroom characterized by a slimy, viscid cap that undergoes a specific color transformation from yellow to olive to tawny. Its flesh is noted for being lavender in color.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Foragers were excited to find Cortinarius atkinsonianus in the damp forest.
- The key identifying feature of Cortinarius atkinsonianus is its color-changing cap.
Advanced Usage
- In mycology: The name is used in scientific classification and field guides to precisely identify this specific fungus species within the large genus.
- The specimen was confirmed to be Cortinarius atkinsonianus after spore analysis.
Variants and Related Words
- Cortinarius (n): The genus to which this mushroom belongs, often called "webcaps" due to a cobweb-like partial veil (cortina) present on young specimens.
- Agaric (n): A broad term for a fungus with a cap and gills, which includes .
Synonyms
- Edible webcap: A descriptive common name referencing its genus and edibility.
- Atkinson's Cortinarius: A less formal variant of the scientific name.
Notes
- This is a scientific binomial name (genus + species). In formal writing, it is typically italicized: . The genus name is often abbreviated after first use (e.g., ).
- While described as edible, proper identification by an expert is crucially important before consuming any wild mushroom, as many species are poisonous.
A forager carefully picks a Cortinarius atkinsonianus mushroom in the forest.
Noun
- an edible fungus with a slimy viscid cap that is initially yellow but turns olive and then tawny; flesh is lavender