Cortinarius (Myxacium) croceo-caeruleus (Pers. ex Fr.) Fr. Blaugelber Schleimfuss Cap 2–5cm across, convex then expanded and often slightly depressed, bright violaceous becoming pale ochraceous from centre, sticky. Stem 40–60 x 5–12mm, spindle-shaped tapering into a pointed base, white to yellowish. Flesh white to yellowish, often tinged violaceous below the cap cuticle. Tasts bitter, smell strong, unpleasant. Gills whitish, usually with bluish tint at first, becoming ochraceous-clay and finally cinnamon. Spore print rust. Spores elliptic to almond-shaped, almost smooth, 7.5–8.5 x 4.5–5.5µ. Habitat under beech. Season autumn. Uncommon. Edibility unknown –avoid, many Cortinarius contain toxins –avoid, many Cortinarius contain toxins. Found In Europe.