Cortinarius (Myxacium) trivialis Lange syn. M. collinitum var. repandum Ricken Natternstieger Schleimfuss Cortinaire trivial, Cortinaire graisseux Cap 3.5–11cm across, conico-convex then expanded and slightly umbonate, ochraceous tawny to bay brown, very viscid. Stem 50–120 x 10–20mm, viscid, apex whitish, concolorous with cap below and covered in whitish scales. Flesh pale yellowish, brownish below the cap cuticle and in the lower part of the stem. Taste mild, smell none. Gills pale clay then ochre to rust. Spore print rust. Spores almond-shaped, roughened 10–13 x 6–7µ. Habitat in damp deciduous woods, usually with alder or willow. Season autumn. Rare. Edibility unknown –avoid, many Cortinarius contain toxins –avoid, many Cortinarius contain toxins. Found In Europe and America.