Cortinarius superbus A.H. Sm.
Lloydia 7(3): 195. 1944.

Common Name: none

Synonym: Phlegmacium superbum (A.H. Sm.) Niskanen & Liimat.

• Description

  For descriptions see Moser & Ammiratii & 'California Mushrooms'.

• Habitat

  Scattered to gregarious in mixed forests; fall through mid-winter, northern California.

• Edibility

  Unknown.

• Comments

  Cortinarius superbus is a robust mushroom with a viscid reddish brown & yellowish cap. Distinguishing features are veil remnants on the stipe and a strong fragrant odor that can become unpleasant.

  If you choose to accept the recent division of Cortinarius into 10 genera, the correct name for this taxon is Phlegmacium superbum (see Liimatainen et al.)

• References

  Desjardin, D.E., Wood, M.G. & Stevens, F.A. (2015). California Mushrooms: The Comprehensive Identification Guide. Timber Press: Portland, OR. 560 p.
  Liimatainen, K., Kim, J.T., Pokorny, L., Kirk, P.M., Dentinger, B. & Niskanen, T. (2022). Taming the beast: a revised classification of Cortinariaceae based on genomic data. Fungal Diversity.
  Moser, M. & Ammirati, J.F. (1999). Studies in North American Cortinarii V. New and interesting Phlegmacia from Wyoming and the Pacific North West. Mycotaxon 72: 289-321. (PDF)
  Smith, A.H. (1944). New and interesting Cortinarii from North America. Lloydia 7(3): 163-235.

• Other Descriptions and Photos
  Main Photo
  • Dimitar Bojantchev: Cortinarius superbus (CP)
  • Ron Pastorino: Cortinarius superbus (CP) — spores
  • Mushroom Hobby: Cortinarius superbus (CP)
  • Mushroom Observer: Cortinarius superbus (CP)
  • Smith (1975): sp. 128 (D & CP)
  
  

  (D=Description; I=Illustration; P=Photo; CP=Color Photo)