Wood Blewit
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Wood Blewit
Lepista
The Wood Blewit is a lovely purple mushroom! It grows in wooded areas and can be found in the autumn.
Habitat: Woodlands
Appearance
The Wood Blewit has a smooth, convex cap that matures to flat, often with wavy edges, ranging from lilac to brownish-purple. Its crowded gills are purplish, fading with age, distinguishing it from many brown forest fungi.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyTricholomataceaeGenusLepista
Category
FungiRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even after cooking, the Blewit often keeps its pretty purplish tint.
If you find one, its cap might feel slightly greasy or slimy to the touch!
Some people call them 'Amethyst Deceivers' because of their rich purple hue!
They can grow quite large, sometimes forming impressive circles in the forest.
Special abilities
Ability
Spore Shooter
Wood Blewit can release millions of tiny spores that float on the wind, helping them spread to new places and grow more mushrooms.
Ability
Nature's Recycler
Wood Blewit has special enzymes that help them break down dead leaves and wood, returning nutrients to the soil for plants.
Ability
Scent Signal
Wood Blewit can produce a distinct flowery or perfumed smell when fresh, which might help attract tiny insects.
Ability
Color Changer
Wood Blewit has gills that change from vibrant purple to pale brown as they age, showing their maturity and readiness to release spores.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-10 cm
- Edibility
- edible
- Cap Diameter
- 5-15 cm
- Growth Substrate
- leaf litter
- Season
- Autumn to early winter
- Spore Color
- Pinkish-buff
Ecological connections
depends on
English Oak
Quercus robur
Wood Blewits decompose its fallen leaves and wood.
depends on
European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
It breaks down organic matter, returning nutrients to soil near these trees.
eats
Black Slug
Arion ater
Slugs are known to munch on the caps and gills of these mushrooms.
eats
Eastern Grey Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
Squirrels sometimes forage for and eat these mushrooms.
Traits
Spore Producing
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
BlewitBlue Mushroom
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Wood Blewit?
5-10 cm
Is Wood Blewit edible?
edible
How big is Wood Blewit?
5-15 cm
Where is Wood Blewit usually found?
Woodlands
What does Wood Blewit grow on?
leaf litter
When is Wood Blewit in season?
Autumn to early winter
What color are Wood Blewit spores?
Pinkish-buff
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