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The silver cobweb is a representative of the genus and family of the same name, represented by many varieties. The Latin name is Cortinarius argentatus.
Description of the silver cobweb
The silver cobweb is distinguished by its fleshy, silver-colored flesh. On the bottom of it are purple plates. As they grow, they change color to brown or ocher, with a rusty tint.
Cap Description
Young specimens have a convex hat, which eventually becomes flat and reaches up to 6-7 cm in diameter. On its upper part, you can see folds, bumps and wrinkles.
The surface is soft and silky to the touch, lilac color
With age, the hat gradually fades, and its color becomes almost white.
Description of the leg
The stem is widened at the base and narrowed at the top. Its color is usually gray or brown, with a pronounced purple tint.
The leg reaches up to 8-10 cm in height, there are no rings on it
Where and how to grow
The fungus is common in coniferous and deciduous forests. The period of active fruiting begins in August and lasts until September, some specimens can be found even in October. The variety bears fruit steadily every year.
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Is the mushroom edible or not?
The species belongs to the inedible group. It is forbidden to collect and eat.
Twins and their differences
The fungus is similar to many species, but its main counterpart is the goat’s cobweb (stinky, goat), which can be distinguished by its purple tint.
The surface has a purple-gray color and thin flesh with an unpleasant aroma. The leg is covered with the remains of a bedspread with red stripes and spots. Fruiting time lasts from July to the end of October. The species grows in pine forests, prefers mossy areas.
Conclusion
Silver cobweb is an inedible mushroom with a convex cap and a leg extended at the base. It grows on the territory of coniferous and deciduous forests from August to September. The main false double is a poisonous goat web with a purple tint.