Ringed Webcap
Cortinarius caperatus
Also called “Gypsy mushroom” in older references.
- Food part reported in sources
- Fruiting body
- B.C. seasonal planning window
- August, September, October
- Habitat
- See the museum’s species-specific B.C. habitat account.
An occurrence record or historical food-use report is not permission to harvest or proof of safe preparation.
Photo: Strobilomyces · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reference illustration. A photograph alone cannot confirm identification or edibility.
Cortinarius includes deadly species that can cause permanent kidney damage. Do not use a genus name, photograph or this profile to decide whether a mushroom is safe to eat.
Habitat in British Columbia
See the museum’s species-specific B.C. habitat account.
Ecosystem records
No verified terrestrial ecosystem association assigned.
Museum species reference; no verified BEC zone association. Ecosystem records describe broad associations, not known patches or harvesting permission.
Timing and food-use notes
August, September, October. Weather, elevation and local conditions can change timing.
Verify the exact species, intended part and preparation with a qualified regional identifier. Months describe planning windows only.
References
Repeated source URLs are combined above. A source may support more than one fact; it is not counted as independent verification twice.