Cortinarius archeri
Emperor Webcap
Inedible / unclearDeep violet under a coat of slime, and one of the most photographed fungi in Australia. Left alone like the rest of its genus, which contains the webcaps that quietly destroy kidneys.
Inedible / unclear in this game means: Not eaten: too tough, too bitter, worthless, or of genuinely disputed/unknown status.
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms, lists only the best-documented lookalikes, and cannot account for regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
Genus
Cortinarius archeri sits in the genus Cortinarius. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.