Cortinarius (Phlegmacium) largus Fr. Blassvioletter Klumpfuss Cap 3–12cm across, lilac to violaceous becoming buff to ochre- or reddish-brown from the centre. Stem 50–100 x 10–20mm, slightly swollen to bulbous, violaceous at first then whitish to pallid, cortinal zone near apex, base covered in white down. Flesh lilac to violaceous, becoming white in stem and centre of cap when cut. Taste mild, sweetish, smell none or slightly fruity when fresh. Gills lilac at first then clay-buff, finally rusty-clay. Spore print rust. Spores almond- to lemon-shaped, finely roughened, 11–13 x 5.5–6.5µ. Habitat deciduous woods, usually with beech and oak. Season autumn. Occasional. Edibility suspect -avoid. Found In Europe.