Thaxterogaster causticus, formerly known as Cortinarius causticus and commonly known as the caustic webcap, is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Thaxterogaster causticus 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 vibratilis
- Phlegmacium variocracens
- Cortinarius armeniacus — considered toxic
- Thaxterogaster emollitus
- Cortinarius collinitus — considered toxic
- Cortinarius mucosus — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Cortinariaceae
- Genus
- Thaxterogaster
- Species
- Thaxterogaster causticus
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