Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Dappled Webcap

Facts
Common Name: 
Dappled Webcap
Scientific Name: 
Cortinarius bolaris
Information
Description: 

This poisonous species has a red, initially rounded cap that is covered in red scales and flattens with age. The stem has a fine cobweb like zone at the top.

Habitat: 

Found in small groups in leaf litter, especially with Birch and Oak.