Cortinarius mutabilis

Definitions of Cortinarius mutabilis
  1. noun
    a fungus with a reddish purple cap having a smooth slimy surface; close violet gills; all parts stain dark purple when bruised
    synonyms: purple-staining Cortinarius
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    type of:
    agaric
    a saprophytic fungus of the order Agaricales having an umbrellalike cap with gills on the underside
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