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The silver web is a representative of the genus and family of the same name, represented by many varieties. Latin name: Cortinarius argentatus.
Description of the silver web
The silver web is distinguished by its fleshy, silvery flesh. On its lower part there are purple plates. As they grow, they change color to brown or ocher, with a rusty tint.
Description of the cap
Young specimens have a convex cap, which becomes flat over time and reaches up to 6-7 cm in diameter. On its upper part you can see folds, bumps and wrinkles.
The surface is soft and silky to the touch, purple in color
With age, the cap gradually fades and its color becomes almost white.
Description of the leg
The leg is widened at the base and narrowed at the top. Its color is usually gray or brown, with a pronounced purple tint.
The leg reaches up to 8-10 cm in height, there are no rings on it
Where and how does it grow
The mushroom is common in coniferous and deciduous forests. The period of active fruiting begins in August and lasts until September; some specimens can be found even in October. The variety bears fruit consistently every year.
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Is the mushroom edible or not?
The species belongs to the inedible group. It is prohibited to collect and eat it.
Doubles and their differences
The mushroom is similar to many species, but its main counterpart is the goat's web (stinky, goat's web), which can be distinguished by its purple tint.
The surface has a violet-gray color and thin flesh with an unpleasant aroma. The leg is covered with the remains of a blanket with red stripes and spots. Fruiting time lasts from July to the end of October. The species grows in pine forests and prefers mossy areas.
Conclusion
Silver cobweb is an inedible mushroom with a convex cap and a stem widened at the base. It grows in coniferous and deciduous forests from August to September. The main false double is the poisonous goat's web with a purple tint.
