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Amethyst Deceiver

Laccaria amethystina

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Purple two-toned cap with a slight central depression. Waxy purple gills and a purple-brown stem. Mushroom was 3-4cm tall.

Habitat:

Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.

Reference Links:

Laccaria amethystina - Wikipedia

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