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1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
Key Identification Features
- Pale lilac to violet-grey cap
- silvery sheen
- gills initially violet then clay-brown
- stem flushed with violet
- cobweb veil (cortina)
- under beech and mixed forest
- not recommended — all Cortinarius suspect
Symptoms & Toxicity
GI irritation; all Cortinarius avoid due to orellanine risk in similar species
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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