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Cortinarius subfoetidus

Cortinarius subfoetidus

9.9
A mushroom with a sticky light purple cap and a silky covering on its stalk
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Cortinarius subfoetidus
  • The mushroom Cortinarius subfoetidus can be identified by its sticky lavender cap and silky sheath.

Examples

  • The mushroom Cortinarius subfoetidus can be identified by its sticky lavender cap.

  • You should avoid eating wild fungi like Cortinarius subfoetidus unless you are certain of their identity.

  • Mycology enthusiasts often search for Cortinarius subfoetidus in damp forests during the fall.

  • The Cortinarius subfoetidus is known for its sticky lavender cap.

  • Have you ever seen a Cortinarius subfoetidus in the wild?

  • Mycology enthusiasts often search for Cortinarius subfoetidus in damp forests during the fall.

  • You should avoid eating wild fungi like Cortinarius subfoetidus unless you are certain of their identity.

Surface Forms

Cortinarius subfoetidus singular
Cortinarius subfoetidi plural

Morphology

Cortinarius + subfoetidus

This is a Latin binomial (scientific name) functioning as a label for a species rather than a compositional English phrase; knowing the genus name and a Latin-looking epithet does not let a B1 learner derive the descriptive meaning (sticky lavender cap, silky sheath). One constituent is not attested in the dictionary and the genus name is a technical taxonomic label, so the overall meaning is unpredictable from the parts for typical learners.

Etymology

Cortinarius subfoetidus comes from older Latin words that give a clear image. Cortinarius comes from 'curtain', for the thin silky veil that covers young caps, and subfoetidus means 'a little smelly', so the name tells you the mushroom has a web-like covering and a faint bad smell.