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Cortinariaceae

This is a large family with brown spores and entire gills that are always attached to the stem. Many species have the characteristic cobwebby/fibrous veil (called a cortina) that collapses to leave a thready ring on the stem. None are found on dung, but many are saprophytic on wood, humus or soil. Many others are mycorrhizal with hardwoods or conifers. Cross References Cross References: A556-8, 611-23, 712-8; Ar396-466; M202-225

47a (11c) On wood, sometimes buried wood 48
47b (11c) On ground, and not from buried wood 50