SCIENTIFIC NAME: LEPISTA NUDA
VERNACULAR NAME: WOOD BLEWIT

Fig 1
CAP 4-15cm wide.  The smooth cap is grey brown in colour through to brownish violet.  It starts off rounded eventually becoming flattened with occasional central depression.  The margin is inrolled, more so when young.  
STIPE Bulbous in base and of a bluish-lilac colour.  Fibrillose and seemingly covered in white mildew.
GILLS/PORES The gills are crowded and are a pale bluish lilac which become pinker with age.
FLESH Pleasantly scented and pale lilac to bluish in colour.  Thick.
SPORES Pale pink, ellipsoid with tiny warts.
HABITAT Often in large circular troops in broadleaved woodland.  Also hedgerows and gardens.
SEASON Frequent.  Autumn to early winter.
EDIBILITY Edible and very tasty. aaa

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