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Violet Webcap

Cortinarius violaceus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (грибы)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (базидиомицеты)
Class
Agaricomycetes (агарикомицеты)
Order
Agaricales (агариковые)
Family
Cortinariaceae
Genus
Cortinarius
Species
Cortinarius violaceus (Violet Webcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Dunkelvioletter Dickfuß

Similar Species in Cortinarius

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Blunt Webcap
Cortinarius obtusus
Least Concern
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Blushing Webcap
Cortinarius cyanites
Data Deficient
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Cortinarius bivelus
Data Deficient
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Cortinarius subbalaustinus
Least Concern
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Cortinarius bergeronii
Endangered
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Cortinarius flos-paludis
Least Concern
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Cortinarius hillieri
Endangered
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Bitter Webcap
Cortinarius infractus
Least Concern
View all species in Cortinarius →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violet Webcap?
The scientific name of Violet Webcap is Cortinarius violaceus. It belongs to the genus Cortinarius.
What is the conservation status of Violet Webcap?
Violet Webcap (Cortinarius violaceus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Violet Webcap live?
Violet Webcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Violet Webcap belong to?
Violet Webcap (Cortinarius violaceus) belongs to the genus Cortinarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Cortinariaceae.
Is Violet Webcap endangered?
No, Violet Webcap (Cortinarius violaceus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Violet Webcap belong to?
Violet Webcap (Cortinarius violaceus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (грибы).
What are the closest relatives of Violet Webcap?
The closest relatives of Violet Webcap in the genus Cortinarius include Blunt Webcap, Blushing Webcap, , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Cortinarius — 20 Species

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Blunt Webcap
Cortinarius obtusus
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Blushing Webcap
Cortinarius cyanites
DD 🐾
Cortinarius bivelus
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Cortinarius subbalaustinus
LC 🐾
Cortinarius bergeronii
EN 🐾
Cortinarius flos-paludis
LC 🐾
Cortinarius hillieri
EN 🐾
Cortinarius pratensis
DD 🐾
Cortinarius salor
VU 🐾
Cortinarius scutulatus
NE 🐾
Cortinarius urbicus
DD 🐾
Cortinarius venustus
VU 🐾
Freckled Webcap
Cortinarius spilomeus
EN 🐾
Gassy Webcap
Cortinarius traganus
VU 🐾
Girdled Webcap
Cortinarius trivialis
LC 🐾
Goatcheese Webcap
Cortinarius camphoratus
VU 🐾
Golden Webcap
Cortinarius humicola
EN 🐾
Hotfoot Webcap
Cortinarius bulliardii
EN 🐾
Imperial Webcap
Cortinarius purpureus
NE 🐾
Bitter Webcap
Cortinarius infractus
LC
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