Is Blue-belted Cortinarius edible?

Cortinarius collinitus

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All members of the genus Cortinarius should be considered suspect and potentially deadly poisonous. Cortinarius collinitus is classified as inedible due to its tough texture and sliminess, but more importantly, many species within the genus contain potent toxins, particularly orellanine, which causes irreversible kidney damage. While C. collinitus itself is not typically cited as containing orellanine, it is considered inedible and potentially toxic, and the risk of misidentification with genuinely deadly species is extremely high.

Toxin Type: Toxins within the genus Cortinarius include orellanine, which causes latent renal failure. While C. collinitus specifically is not known to contain orellanine, the extreme danger of other Cortinarius species necessitates a strict 'no-consume' policy for the entire genus.Reaction Type: If ingested, symptoms can be delayed for several days, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, intense thirst, and severe renal impairment, potentially leading to irreversible kidney damage or death.

Don't confuse with these look-alikes

Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Blue-belted Cortinarius can be confused with:

Cortinarius mucosus — Cortinarius
Cortinarius trivialis — Cortinarius
Cortinarius vibratilis — Cortinarius

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