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Violet fungus

Cortinarius iodes

Photo by jmunozcr
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Field Notes

Description:

This fungus has a surface light purple when young.

Habitat:

Found in Costa Rica, althoug sporadically, under oaks trees and mostly in the vicinity of Cerro de la Muerte. Considered edible.

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PublishedNovember 17, 2011

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