Common names: viscid violet webcap, Spotted Cort, Viscid Violet Cort.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cortinarius iodes, commonly known as the spotted cort or the viscid violet cort, is a species of agaric fungus in the family Cortinariaceae. The fruit bodies have small, slimy, purple caps up to 6 cm (2.4 in) in diameter that develop yellowish spots and streaks in maturity. The gill color changes from violet to rusty or grayish brown as the mushroom matures. The species range includes the eastern North America, Central America, northern South America, and northern Asia, where it grows on the ground in a mycorrhizal association with deciduous trees. Although edible, the mushroom is not recommended for consumption. Cortinarius iodeoides, one of several potential lookalike species, can be distinguished from C. iodes by its bitter-tasting cap cuticle.
Cortinarius iodes is a species of fungus that belongs to the genus Cortinarius. It has a small to medium-sized cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, with a bell-shaped to convex shape and a violet to lilac color. The gills are crowded and attached to the stem, with a similar violet color. The stem is slender, 2-6 cm long, and has a fibrillose surface. In East and Central Texas, Cortinarius iodes can be found growing in association with oak and pine trees, particularly in sandy soils and wooded areas. It typically fruits from September to November, and is considered a rare to uncommon species in the region.
Viscid violet cort mushrooms (Cortinarius iodes) collected by people at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, November 3, 2018
underside of webcap mushroom Cortinarius iodes on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Webcap mushroom Cortinarius iodes on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius iodes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018
Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius iodes with blue and brown caps in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018
Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius iodes with blue caps in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018
Webcap mushroom Cortinarius iodes at Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 2, 2019
Side view of a webcap mushroom Cortinarius iodes at Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 2, 2019
Gills of a webcap mushroom Cortinarius iodes at Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 2, 2019
Violet webcap mushroom Cortinarius iodes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 2, 2019
Viscid violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius iodes) on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, November 9, 2019
Gills of viscid violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius iodes) on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, November 9, 2019
Viscid violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius iodes)(?) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021
Underside of viscid violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius iodes)(?) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021Observations of Cortinarius iodes in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows in various locations, including Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Big Thicket National Preserve, and Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms were found on multiple dates between 2018 and 2021, typically in November. They exhibit viscid violet caps, with some specimens showing blue and brown coloration. The gills of the mushrooms were also observed, providing further identification characteristics. The species was found in different areas, including Kirby Trail, Big Creek Scenic Area, and private properties near Kountze. The consistent appearance and growth patterns suggest Cortinarius iodes is a relatively common species in East and Central Texas, particularly in wooded areas during the fall season. Multiple sightings over several years confirm its presence in the region.
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