Key Identification Features
- In 2012, the species was renamed to honor Smith, after molecular analysis showed it was genetically distinct from Cortinarius phoeniceus.
- It has a faint radish-like odor and no strong distinct taste.
- The partial veil is a key identifying feature of this mushroom.
- Both the odor and taste of this mushroom are not distinctive.
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