The Gypsy
Cortinarius caperatus
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
One of the few edible members of the webcap family. Cap cream to ochre with a wrinkled surface and a thin white veil.
Identification
- Cap wrinkled and dry, with a pale veil when young.
- A ring on the stem, unlike other webcaps.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
- Cortinarius malcoriusThis taxon is not fully reconciled yet.Unresolved
- Violet WebcapCortinarius violaceusThe whole fruit body is dark violet; cap felted, stem with a cobwebby veil.Ordinary
- YellowfootCraterellus tubaeformisTrumpet-shaped fruit body with a yellow hollow stem and a grey-brown wavy rim.Ordinary
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 53
- Lithuania
- 1830
- Estonia
- 1818
- Global
- 27320
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
