Western amethyst laccaria
Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis
A species of Deceivers. Also known as Amethyst laccaria.
The western amethyst laccaria, an attractive fungus, is closely related to Laccaria amethysteo. Both share the distinctive lavender or purple coloration of their cap and stalk. However, Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis differentiates itself by being found throughout western North America and forming symbiotic relationships with coniferous trees, in contrast to Laccaria amethysteo's association with hardwoods. While safe for consumption, it is not particularly renowned for its flavor.
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Attributes of Western amethyst laccaria
Cap Diameter
1 - 7 cm
Height
2 - 13 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 7 cm across; broadly convex, flat; purple, brown or buff
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Attached; distant; dark purple, fading to lilac
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1.5 - 12 cm long, 5 - 15 mm thick; strongly grooved; purplish, paler; coarsely hairy or scaly
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhitePurple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Western amethyst laccaria by these plants
Bishop pine
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Western amethyst laccaria
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Hydnangiaceae
Genus
Deceivers
Toxicity and Edibility of Western amethyst laccaria
Is Western amethyst laccaria Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
