Extract from Wikipedia article: Cortinarius semisanguineus is a medium-sized mushroom with a pale brown to ochre cap, and bright blood-red gills. It belongs to the genus Cortinarius, a group collectively known as webcaps. It is found growing in conifer plantations, and has recently been given the fanciful common name of surprise webcap. In the past it has been called the red-gilled webcap.
Underside of surprise webcap mushroom (Cortinarius semisanguineus) on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 23, 2021 Four Notch Loop Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Gills of surprise webcap mushroom (Cortinarius semisanguineus) on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 23, 2021 Four Notch Loop Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Cross section of surprise webcap mushroom (Cortinarius semisanguineus) on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 23, 2021 Four Notch Loop Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Cap of surprise webcap mushroom (Cortinarius semisanguineus) on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 23, 2021 Four Notch Loop Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Surprise webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus(?)) under pines on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 27, 2021 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of surprise webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus(?)) under pines on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 27, 2021 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of surprise webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus(?)) under pines on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 27, 2021 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA