Cap is blood red up to 2 inches across and scurfy, the gills are similarly coloured. The stem is also red coloured but more orange towards the base.

other red Cortinarius are associated with conifers

habitat/microscope

Identification is very difficult, requiring microscopic examination.  If you have not done this or if the specimen has not been examined by an expert, please submit your record as genus only (Cortinarius); and note habitat

Growing under conifers

Autumn.

Widespread in Britain but not particularly common.

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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