Bloodred Webcap - Cortinarius sanguineus

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    Description

    Cap is blood red up to 2 inches across and scurfy, the gills are similarly coloured. The stem is also red coloured but more orange towards the base.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Growing under conifers and broadleaved trees.

    When to see it

    Autumn.

    UK Status

    Widespread in Britain but not particularly common.

    VC55 Status

    Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.

    • David Nicholls
      Swithland Wood
      11 November 2012

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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