Phlegmacium subfoetidum, commonly known as the aromatic lavender webcap, is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Cortinariaceae. It was previously known as Cortinarius subfoetidus.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Phlegmacium subfoetidum being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Thaxterogaster occidentalis
- Cortinarius salor — considered toxic
- Cortinarius traganus — considered toxic
- Cortinarius camphoratus — considered toxic
- Phlegmacium subolivascens
- Cortinarius iodeoides — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Cortinariaceae
- Genus
- Phlegmacium
- Species
- Phlegmacium subfoetidum
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