Is Purple Cort edible?

Cortinarius iodes is considered inedible and potentially toxic. While specific toxins are not as well-documented as in some other Cortinarius species (e.g., those containing orellanine), the genus Cortinarius is notorious for containing many deadly or severely toxic species. Therefore, all Cortinarius species, including Cortinarius iodes, should be treated as poisonous and never consumed. Ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal upset, and potentially more severe, though less understood, effects.