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Cortinarius atkinsonianus

Cortinarius atkinsonianus

9.9
A mushroom with a slimy yellow cap that turns olive and brown and has lavender flesh
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cortinarius atkinsonianus
  • The distinctive lavender flesh helps identify Cortinarius atkinsonianus in the wild.

Examples

  • Some mushroom hunters seek Cortinarius atkinsonianus for its unique coloration and edible properties.

  • Care should be taken when collecting Cortinarius atkinsonianus, as some similar species are not edible.

  • Look at that Cortinarius atkinsonianus!

  • I found a Cortinarius atkinsonianus in the forest.

  • Mushroom enthusiasts often enjoy cooking Cortinarius atkinsonianus due to its distinctive flavor and appealing appearance.

  • While hiking, we spotted a Cortinarius atkinsonianus, noted for its slimy yellow cap and lavender flesh.

  • During the autumn, foragers search for Cortinarius atkinsonianus among the fallen leaves in the woods.

Surface Forms

Cortinarius atkinsonianus singular
Cortinarius atkinsoniani plural

Morphology

Cortinarius + atkinsonianus

The binomial form 'Cortinarius atkinsonianus' follows a transparent taxonomic pattern (genus + species), and knowing 'Cortinarius' as a woodland fungal genus allows a learner to infer it is a kind of mushroom. However, the specific epithet 'atkinsonianus' carries no lexical meaning for learners and gives no information about edibility or physical traits, so only the status as a species is derivable.

Etymology

Cortinarius atkinsonianus comes from the word Cortinarius, which refers to a thin 'curtain' that young mushrooms have over their gills, and atkinsonianus, showing it was named after a scientist called Atkinson. So the name gives an easy picture—think of a mushroom with a little curtain-like veil and lavender flesh to help you remember this species.