Source-reviewed species profile
Surprise webcap Cortinarius semisanguineus
Olive yellow-brown cap above blood-red young gills and a yellow-brown stem. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find surprise webcap?
Damp coniferous and mixed woodland, often with spruce or pine.
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Field features
- Olive yellow-brown cap above blood-red young gills and a yellow-brown stem.
Habitat and search guidance
Damp coniferous and mixed woodland, often with spruce or pine.
Months
August–November
Safety status
Not for food; serious confusion risk with deadly webcaps. Not presented as a food mushroom. This profile supports learning and safer boundaries; it does not approve a finding.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.