Blewit
Clitocybe nuda
Identification of Lilac-Stemmed Mushroom (High Risk Lookalikes)
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Caractéristiques clés
- Cap brownish-pink
- smooth
- convex to flat
- Gills crowded
- adnate
- distinct lilac/purple color
- Stem robust
- pale lilac
- fibrous
- Growing in grass/soil environment
Couleur :
Cap brownish-pink; Stem and Gills lilac/purple
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
Soil
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Lawn or grassland
Distribution :
Widespread across Northern Hemisphere (North America, Europe)
Saisonnalité :
Late Summer to Autumn
Critères de confirmation
- Spore print color is critical for distinguishing Blewits from toxic lookalikes (Cortinarius/Entoloma)
- Odor (smell) is unknown, which is a key field characteristic for Blewits
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Unknown - safety risk prevents commercial recommendation
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
None
Espèces similaires
Goat Webcap
Cortinarius traganus
Différences clés :
- Spore print rusty brown (Blewit is pinkish-buff)
- Strong, unpleasant acrid or goaty odor
- Often has remnants of a rusty cortina (veil)
Purple-staining Webcap
Cortinarius purpurascens
Différences clés :
- Flesh bruises deep purple or reddish when cut
- Spore print rusty brown
- Typically found under conifers
Action recommandée
Do not consume. Obtain spore print for definitive identification.