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Cortinarius alboviolaceus

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Dry, satiny silvery mushroom with purple gills. Approximately 5cm tall.

Habitat:

Spotted growing on the ground throughout a mostly deciduous forest. There were dozens of them.

Reference Links:

Cortinarius alboviolaceus (MushroomExpert.Com)

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