Cobweb mushrooms (Cortinarius) are mushrooms belonging to the cobweb family (Cortinariaceae) and the agaric order. Many varieties are popularly called marsh plants.

Cobwebs are mushrooms belonging to the cobweb family and the order Agaricaceae

Mycorrhizal fruit cap-peduncle type body with a hemispherical or conical, convex or flat cap, having a pronounced tubercle and a dryish or mucous, smooth or noticeably felt, sometimes scaly surface of yellow or ocher, orange-terracotta, brownish-brick, dark reddish, brown- brick or purple coloring.

The soft part is relatively fleshy or quite thin, white or ocher-brown, yellow, bluish-violet or olive-green coloring, sometimes changing shade when cut. All plates are of accrete or slightly descending type, thin and relatively frequently located, of various colors. The cylindrical or club-shaped leg is characterized by the presence of a tuberous thickening at the base. The spores are ocher and brownish.

Features of the triumphal webweed (video)

Where does the spider web mushroom grow?

The fruiting bodies of mycorrhizal varieties can grow in conifers, as well as in not too dense deciduous forests. The varieties are widespread in the temperate climate zone:

  • P.excellent found in deciduous forests, forming mycorrhiza with beeches, and does not grow in our country;
  • P.violet became widespread in the northern regions and middle lane our country;
  • P.triumphal grows massively in Eastern Siberia, as well as in the Far East;
  • P.grayish blue not found on the territory of our country;
  • P.blue forms mycorrhizae with beeches and other deciduous trees, grows in the Primorsky Territory;
  • P. fragrant prefers mixed and coniferous forests for growth and development, where it forms mycorrhiza with beeches and fir.

It is most widespread in our country and in many European countries P. large, growing mainly in mixed forest areas on sandy soils.

Cobwebs can grow in conifers, as well as not too dense deciduous forests

About the edibility of spider webs

Taste of mushroom pulp edible varieties, as a rule, not very pronounced, but most often it is bitter. Many species lack mushroom aroma completely, and some fruiting bodies have a fairly noticeable smell of garden radish. Used for food purposes with great caution. Most often, fruit bodies are fried, salted and pickled.

Types of spider web mushroom

It is not possible to distinguish between edible and poisonous species by taste or smell, so it is very important to know the exact description and external characteristics cobwebs, which are most often found in our country.

Gallery: types of spider webs (45 photos)









































Cortin.triumрhans - has a hemispherical or cushion-shaped, semi-prostrate upper part of an orange-yellow color with the remains of a veil and a sticky or dry surface covering a thick, soft, whitish-yellowish flesh with a pleasant aroma. The plates are of a weakly adherent type, narrow and frequent, light smoky cream or bluish-brown in color with rusty-red-brown spore powder. Bottom part fruiting body with strong thickening, cylindrical shape.

Cortin.alboviolaceus - has a rounded bell-shaped, convex or convex-prostrate cap with an elevation in the central part and a silky-fibrous, shiny, smooth, sticky surface of lilac-violet-silver or white-lilac color. The plates are medium-frequently spaced, narrow, grayish-blue, bluish-ocher or brownish-brown, with the presence of rusty-reddish-brown spore powder. The pedicle area is club-shaped, with weak mucous membrane. The soft part is thick and watery in places,gray-blue, brownish, with an unpleasant odor.

Cortin.armillatus - has a hemispherical, gradually opening, cushion-shaped cap with a wide and blunt tubercle in the central part, covered with dry and fleecy, orangeish or reddish-brown color with remnants of a red-orange-brown blanket. The soft part is thick and dense, brownish in color, with a pronounced musty odor when complete absence mushroom taste. The plates are of an adherent type, wide and relatively sparsely spaced, grayish-cream, slightly brownish or rusty-brown in color, with brownish-rusty-red spore powder. The lower part of the fruit body is lighter, with a widening at the base, with bracelet-like remains of the coverlet.

The most special spiderweb

Cortin.rubellus - has a conical or prostrate-conical cap, with a sharp tubercle in the center and a finely scaly, reddish-orange, reddish-orange or bright brownish surface, covering a tasteless and radish-smelling pulp of a reddish-orange-ocher color. Thick and wide plates are sparse, growing to the stem, orange-ocher or rusty-brown color, with rusty-reddish-brown, spherical, rough spores. The lower part of the fruiting body is cylindrical in shape and of sufficient density.

Purple cobweb (video)

Сortin.рholideus - has a bell-shaped, slightly convex cap with a blunt prominence in the center and numerous scales of dark brown color, covered with pale brown, brownish-brown skin. It is distinguished by sparse, grayish-brownish plates with a lilac-violet tint and the presence of brown spore powder. The lower part of the fruit body is cylindrical or slightly club-shaped, with a widening at the base, solid or hollow, with a smooth, grayish-brownish scaly surface. Loose type, gray-violet-brownish the pulp has a faint musty odor.

Written by Nikolay Budnik and Elena Mekk.

The triumphal cobweb is the most delicious of all cobwebs. It is named so (in our opinion) because of its golden-yellow color - like the golden wreath of the triumphant generals of Ancient Rome.

We couldn’t find this mushroom for a long time and now we understand why. On Uloma Zheleznaya there are mainly peat, sandy, sandy loam soils. There are also clay ones, but we rarely walk in the forests where they grow. And the triumphant spider loves calcareous clay soils. There it is found in abundance in some places.

Triumphant cobwebs can be fried, pickled, and dried. In the marinade, these mushrooms remain light, firm, and beautiful.

1. The triumphant cobweb is considered the best of the cobwebs.

2. They say that it looks like a golden bun.

3. And in fact, it golden color can't be confused with anything.

4. Sometimes mushrooms grow in huge quantities.

5. We know one very prolific mycelium.

6. We once found 103 mushrooms around one Christmas tree.

7. We found the first triumphal spider webs in early August,...

8. ...and the last ones in mid-October.

9. This mushroom with a wavy cap has already grown in October.

10. Triumphal cobweb is also known as yellow marsh grass.

11. Indeed, it grows in damp places.

12. This is often mixed forest, in which Christmas trees predominate.

13. These spruces are usually old.

14. But in any case, mushrooms love clay soil...

15. ...presence of birches.

16. Here is a typical forest for the growth of these mushrooms.

18. Triumphant cobweb is a large mushroom.

19. This the average size hats.

20. And the mushroom has considerable height.

21. The whole thing gives the impression of a weighty and strong mushroom.

22. The cap of the web spider is a triumphant golden yellow color.

23. Its middle is usually always darker.

24. The hat is smooth,...

25. ...sticky in wet weather.

26. Remnants of the bedspread are sometimes visible at its edges.

27. This is how the cap fits to the stem.

28. The mushroom plates look very neat.

29. At first they are covered with a cobwebby blanket.

30. The color of the plates of young mushrooms is almost white.

31. With age, the veil disappears...

32. ...the plates acquire a clayey tint.

33. This is how they are attached to the leg.

34. Let's take a closer look at this.

35. The stem of the mushroom is slightly lighter than the cap.

36. It often thickens towards the lower part.

37. There are, of course, such skinny-legged specimens.

38. The leg narrows towards the very base.

39. This mushroom has an unusual and thick leg.

40. Shaggy torn red bands are visible on the leg.

41. Usually there are three of them.

42. The inside of the leg is solid.

43. Its middle often seems to be softer than the edges.

44. The flesh of the mushroom is thick and strong.

45. But often the leg is wormy.

46. ​​Here you can clearly see the “shaggy things” on the stem of the mushroom.

47. And the hats are most often clean and strong.

48. These mushrooms have already survived the frost.

49. The triumphant cobweb is good both in appearance and in taste.

Spider web is not the most common mushroom. Its family includes almost 40 species. Novice mushroom pickers sometimes confuse cobwebs with other mushrooms and throw them into a basket, without thinking that they can be deadly. Cobwebs come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. The names of the types of mushrooms speak for themselves: orange cobweb, crimson, white-violet, etc.

general information

The cobweb family got its name from the cobweb-like cover that connects the stem of the mushroom to the cap. It is especially noticeable in young mushrooms. In more mature members of the family, the cobweb encircles bottom part legs with a porous ring. All varieties of this mushroom have a round cap., which becomes more and more flat as it grows. Its surface has a smooth or scaly texture and can be either slippery or completely dry.

The stem and surface of the mushroom cap have almost the same color. The standard shape of the leg is cylindrical, but in some species it has a thickened base. The flesh of the mushroom is usually white, but can also be colored. The cobweb family loves moisture very much. They are most often found near wetlands, which is why they have earned the nickname “swamplanders.”

Mushrooms of this family are common in the European part of Russia, but they are quite difficult to find. Some species of cobwebs are listed in the Red Book. Spider webs rarely grow alone. Usually these are clans of 10 to 30 pieces, clustered in damp lowlands. It is recommended to collect them from late summer until the first frost.

The most special - the most poisonous spider web. To avoid being hit fatally dangerous mushroom to cart, you need to find out more about it. The cap of an adult beautiful mushroom reaches a diameter of up to 10 cm. In young mushrooms it can be in the form of a cone. As the mushroom grows, the cap changes its appearance and acquires a flat-convex shape with a blunt tubercle in the center. The surface is dry, velvety, slightly scaly at the edges. The color of the cap can range from red-brown to ocher-brown.

The stem of an adult mushroom reaches 12 cm in length and 1.5 cm in width, it slightly widens towards the base and is covered with noticeable bracelets of a spider web. The surface is orange-brown, fibrous. The flesh of the mushroom is yellow-ochre, without taste. Sometimes has a faint radish odor.

People call cobweb mushrooms that are found in different types forests Some adherents healthy image life eat the fruiting bodies raw, and they are also tasty when salted. Distinctive feature These representatives of the natural kingdom have a kind of white “veil” located on the lower part of the cap and descending onto the stem.

People call cobweb mushrooms that are found in different types of forests

Scientists have identified mushrooms belonging to the Pautinnikov family in the order Agaricaceae. Popularly, the described representatives of the natural kingdom are called marshlanders, and you can recognize them in the forest by the characteristic cobwebby formation in the lower part of the fruiting body.

The shape of the cap varies from hemispherical to conical, and both smooth and fibrous specimens are found. The color of mushrooms can vary and fades with age. The flesh of the cap can be fleshy or, on the contrary, thin; the color of the fruiting body on the cut may change. The stem of the mushroom is club-shaped, less often cylindrical and with a tuberous thickening at the bottom; there is always a remnant of the “veil” on it. It is curious that it is clearly visible only in young specimens; the old fruiting bodies, the described part remains in the form of a coating.

Triumphal cobweb (video)

Edible and poisonous species of spider webs

When going into the forest, do not forget that some types of spider webs are unsuitable for consumption. Let's consider the varieties of representatives of the kingdom that are often found in nature.

Common spiderwort

The cap of this mushroom is small, its diameter rarely exceeds 5 cm. In young fruiting bodies it is hemispherical, then with age the upper part becomes prostrate and convex. The color of the common spider web varies from pale yellow to brown, the plates are weak and frequent. The cobwebby tissue is mucous, its color is lighter than other parts of such a mushroom. The cylindrical leg is slightly expanded, its structure is dense and continuous. The flesh of this species is whitish and sometimes has a slight unpleasant odor.



The common spiderwort is considered Not edible mushroom and collecting it is not recommended.

Scaly cobweb

You can recognize such a mushroom by its cap, decorated with many dark brown scales, and the upper part of the fruiting body is crowned with a small tubercle. The olive or ocher color makes the described species stand out among other representatives of the kingdom, and the cobwebby tissue has a light brown color and is always noticeable. The length of the leg reaches 5 cm or more, it is solid and hollow, with loose pulp. Sometimes you can detect a faint musty smell coming from the mushrooms.

The scaly cobweb is an edible mushroom; it is better to use it fresh and boil or pickle. Mushroom caps are edible.


Scaly cobweb

Goat's web

The described mushroom is popularly called stinking or goat mushroom, since it emits an unpleasant odor and is therefore inedible. At the same time, its cap is quite large, reaching more than 10 cm in diameter, and its shape is regular and round with rolled edges. The color of the young fruiting body is violet-gray; with age, the mushrooms become bluish. The pulp is very dense, the leg goat's web spider short and thick, has a massive tuberous thickening below and is covered with remains of arachnoid tissue.

This marsh plant stands out among other mushrooms for its bright color - hemispherical caps of orange-yellow color are noticeable in the forest, with age their shape becomes cushion-shaped and prostrate. The flesh of the fruiting body is thick, soft, and exudes a pleasant aroma, which is not typical for cobwebs. The plates of young specimens are narrow and frequent; they are almost completely covered with cobwebby tissue.

The leg of this web spider is high, its length reaches 10 cm. Triumphal marsh grass does not contain harmful substances, therefore, young fruiting bodies have a pleasant taste.


Triumphal cobweb (yellow)

Gossamer violet

A bright and memorable mushroom is listed in the Red Book and is edible, but it is best to refrain from collecting it. The cap of such a web spider is cushion-shaped, convex, with age it becomes flat and overgrown with tiny scales. The plates are wide, rich purple in color. The flesh is bluish, without a special odor, and the stem of the mushroom is dark purple in color and has a thickening at the base.

The most beautiful cobweb

A small orange-ocher web spider, the cap of which has a sharp tubercle, is deadly poisonous mushroom and therefore it cannot be collected. Old specimens turn rusty brown, their stem grows up to 12 cm and becomes dense with remnants of arachnoid tissue. The plates of the mushroom are sparse, the pulp has no distinct odor. People also call it reddish, or very special.


The most beautiful cobweb

The web spider is excellent

This mushroom has a lamellar fruiting body; remnants of arachnoid tissue are visible on its surface. The diameter of the cap sometimes reaches 15 cm or more; as it matures, it becomes flat and even depressed. Immature specimens are colored purple, and in ripe ones the upper part is wine or red-brown.

The thick leg of the superb cobweb reaches 10 cm in height, its flesh is light, darkens over time. The mushroom is edible Suitable for consumption when salted or pickled, the fruiting bodies can also be dried.

Bracelet web plant

You can recognize such a mushroom by its neat hemispherical cap, its diameter gradually reaches 12 cm or more. With age, the upper part of the fruiting body opens, its surface is dry. The color of the forest products varies from orange to red-brown, and dark fibers are also present.

On a high stalk, slightly widened towards the base, there are remnants of arachnoid tissue of a reddish hue, by which mushroom pickers identify the bracelet cobweb. It is considered non-poisonous, but is not eaten.


Bracelet web plant

White-violet cobweb

The cap, with a diameter of 4 to 8 cm, has a rounded bell-shaped shape, atypical for other types of spider webs. In damp weather, the mushroom becomes sticky, its color varies from silver to lilac-gray, and with age, the fruiting bodies fade and lose part of the cobweb tissue.

The stalk of the white-violet spiderwort is mucous and thick. Unlike similar mushroom, called goat, this gift of the forest does not have a pungent odor, however, It is considered a low quality product and is not collected by mushroom pickers.

Places of growth and fruiting season of the spider web mushroom

You can meet cobwebs not only in deciduous and mixed, but also in coniferous forests where these mushrooms are chosen wet places. Fruiting bodies grow singly or in small groups, they are capable of forming mycorrhiza with birches and other trees, and you can also see the described species among mosses.

Spider webs are widespread throughout Europe; in Russia, people begin to collect such mushrooms in May; the mushroom produces a good harvest until the end of September.

Gallery: spider web mushroom (45 photos)

Recipes for making edible spider webs

Not all species of swampweeds are dangerous to humans, but it is important to be able to distinguish between edible specimens. For example, the excellent spider web is noble mushroom, which is why it is recommended to fry it and serve it with any side dish. To prepare the dish you will need the following products:

  • mushrooms (500 g);
  • wheat flour (4 large spoons);
  • sunflower oil (3 large spoons);
  • greens to taste.

Pre-boil fresh fruit bodies for 15 minutes, draining the water repeatedly. Next, cut them into small slices, fry in a frying pan until half cooked, mix with flour and continue to simmer the cobwebs for a few more minutes. It is recommended to eat this dish hot.


White-violet cobweb

Triumphant mushroom pickers collect cobwebs in order to pickle them. Take the following ingredients before you start cooking:

  • boiled mushrooms (1 kg);
  • black peppercorns (10 pcs.);
  • bay leaf (3 pcs.);
  • garlic (4 cloves);
  • table vinegar (4 large spoons);
  • sugar and salt to taste.

Boil water, then add all the spices for the marinade and the prepared cobwebs to the liquid. Boil the mixture for 15 minutes, then pour the product into sterilized jars, season with vinegar and close the lids tightly.

How to recognize the lazy web spider (video)

Collect mushrooms carefully and never take suspicious specimens, because they can be poisonous. Gather people you know well and known species cobwebs that are suitable for human consumption.

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Triumphal cobweb, or yellow ( lat. Cortinarius triumphans) is a species of mushroom belonging to the genus Cortinarius of the family Cortinariaceae.

Synonyms:

  • Cortinarius triumphans
  • Yellow marshweed
  • Triumphant marsh grass
  • Triumphal cobweb

Yellow gossamer cap:

Diameter 7-12 cm, hemispherical in youth, with age it becomes cushion-shaped, semi-prostrate; noticeable shreds of cobwebby covering often remain along the edges. Color - orange-yellow, usually darker in the central part; The surface is sticky, although in very dry weather it may dry out. The flesh of the cap is thick, soft, white-yellowish in color, with an almost pleasant smell, not characteristic of spider webs.

Records:

Weakly adherent, narrow, frequent, light cream in youth, changing color with age, acquiring a smoky and then bluish-brown color. In young specimens they are completely covered with a light cobwebby cover.

Spore powder:

Rust brown.

Leg:

leg yellow web spider 8-15 cm high, 1-3 cm thick, in youth it is very thick in the lower part, with age it acquires a regular cylindrical shape. In young specimens, bracelet-like remains of the cortina are clearly visible.

Spreading:

Yellow cobweb grows from mid-August to the end of September in deciduous foxes, forming mycorrhizae mainly with birch. Prefers dry places; can be considered a companion of the black milk mushroom (Lactarius necator). The place and time of the most intensive fruiting of these two species often coincides.

Similar species:

The yellow web spider is one of the easiest spider webs to identify. Nevertheless, similar species really a lot. Yellow cobweb is classified only according to a set of characteristics - starting from the shape of the fruiting body and ending with the time and place of growth.

Edibility:

In foreign sources it falls under the category of inedible mushrooms; domestic authors have a different opinion. SOUTH. Semenov in his book calls the yellow spider web the most delicious spider web.