About Cortinarius evernius (Fr.) Fr.
This species of mushroom has the scientific name Cortinarius evernius (Fr.) Fr. Its cap is 3–9 cm (1.2–3.5 in) wide. When young, the cap is conical, and it becomes umbonate as it matures. Cap colour ranges from reddish to violet-brown, and the cap margin is often edged white. The cap surface is smooth, which may have a silky appearance, and it is dry. The mushroom gives off a mild odour. The gills are either adnate or notched; they start violet and turn brown as the mushroom matures. The stalk measures 7–15 cm (3–6 in) tall and 1–2 cm wide. It is either equal in width along its length, or thicker at the base. The stalk is tinted violet, dry, and partially covered in whitish remnants of the partial veil arranged in a zig-zag pattern. The spores are brown and elliptical. While the edibility of Cortinarius evernius is unknown, consumption is not recommended, because some closely related species are deadly poisonous. This mushroom grows in coniferous forests and near swamps.
