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Gypsy Mushroom

Cortinarius caperatus

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Convex, fibrous, tannish pink cap with some yellow near the center. Pale tan gills that were wavy and attached to the stem. The stem was whitish, rough near the apex, and had a large ring.

Habitat:

Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.

Reference Links:

Cortinarius caperatus - Wikipedia

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