List of Cortinarius species

With around 2000 species, "Cortinarius" is the biggest genus of mushrooms. The list is by no means complete; please add to it. Apart from a few species such as "C. caperatus", many even so-called edible species appear to have very similar species which are at least inedible if not poisonous. or otherwise may differ in edibility geographically.

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*" (previously "Rozites caperata") Gypsy Mushroom (Europe, North America)
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*" Red-gilled Cortinar (Europe & North America)
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*" Splendid Red Skin-head (Australia)
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*" - Purple Cortinar (Europe), - Violet Cort (North America)
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