The Gypsy

Cortinarius caperatus (Pers.) Fr.

Also called: Wrinkled Cortinarius, Wrinkled Rozites, Gypsy Mushroom

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of The Gypsy by month
MonthRecords
January0
February0
March0
April3
May25
June36
July126
August359
September331
October313
November38
December1

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Virginia16 records
  • Wisconsin16 records
  • Vermont15 records
  • Maine14 records
  • Idaho13 records
  • Nova Scotia13 records
  • New Jersey13 records
  • West Virginia11 records
  • New Hampshire9 records
  • Alberta9 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador8 records
  • Connecticut6 records
  • Montana4 records
  • Ohio3 records
  • Rhode Island2 records
  • Wyoming2 records
  • New Brunswick2 records
  • Manitoba2 records
  • South Carolina1 records
  • Yukon1 records
  • Utah1 records
  • Prince Edward Island1 records
  • Georgia1 records
  • Missouri1 records
  • Illinois1 records
  • District of Columbia1 records
  • Florida1 records

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