Cortinarius fragrantior
Local name: Daddelbrun slørhat
Daddelbrun slørhat (Cortinarius fragrantior) is a distinctive brown-capped mushroom species belonging to the webcap family, characterized by its fragrant odor and silky veil remnants on the stem. This mycorrhizal fungus forms essential symbiotic relationships with tree roots, facilitating nutrient exchange and supporting forest ecosystem health.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Cortinariaceae
Genus
Cortinarius
Cortinarius fragrantior belongs to the family Cortinariaceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Daddelbrun slørhat (Cortinarius fragrantior) is a distinctive brown-capped mushroom species belonging to the webcap family, characterized by its fragrant odor and silky veil remnants on the stem. This mycorrhizal fungus forms essential symbiotic relationships with tree roots, facilitating nutrient exchange and supporting forest ecosystem health.
Daddelbrun slørhat faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest fragmentation, which reduces the availability of suitable old-growth forest environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering temperature and moisture conditions essential for this fungal species' survival and reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species occurs in mature coniferous and mixed forests, particularly in association with spruce and pine trees in northern European boreal and temperate forest ecosystems. It typically grows in acidic soils of old-growth forests with stable moisture conditions and minimal human disturbance.
Threats
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
Habitat loss and forest fragmentation
Air pollution and acid deposition
Changes in host tree populations
Intensive forestry practices
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Cortinarius fragrantior (Cortinarius fragrantior). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/daddelbrun-slrhat