Cortinarius (Phlegmacium) xanthocephalus Orton Gelbköpfiger Klumpfuss Cap 2–6cm across, convex then expanded and broadly umbonate, ochraceous- to lemon-yellow, sometimes streaked or spotted olive-brown, margin incurved. Stem 25–70 x 4–8mm, base pointed, whitish discolouring ochraceous from base up, apex more or less lilac, cortina short-lived and inconspicuous. Flesh whitish to ochraceous-buff, often tinged lilaceous in stem apex. Taste mild, smell none. Gills lilac at first, becoming clay-brown and finally cinnamon. Spore print rust. Spores subglobose, rough, 7.5–9 x 6–7µ. Habitat deciduous or coniferous woods. Season autumn. Rare. Edibility suspect -avoid. Found In Europe.