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Cortinarius austroalbidus Cleland and J.R. Harris Rec. S. Austral. Mus. 9: 54 (1948) |
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Cortinarius austroalbidus has a viscid cap and stem, both white when young but becoming pale buff with age. The young gills are buff coloured and become rusty in appearance as the spores mature. The fungus is common in mountain forests. This species has an odour like curry powder. Field Guide to Australian Fungi B.A. Fuhrer |
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