Tulasnella violea

Tulasnella violea is a species of fungus in the order Cantharellales. Basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are typically smooth, ceraceous (waxy), violet-pink or lilaceous to grey, and occur on the underside of fallen branches and logs. It is one of the more conspicuous Tulasnella species and appears to be distributed worldwide. Though normally saprotrophic, Tulasnella violea can form a mycorrhizal association with orchids.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Tulasnella violea being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Ceriporia purpurea
• Hypochnella violacea
• Punctularia atropurpurascens
• Byssomerulius psittacinus

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Cantharellales

Family

Tulasnellaceae

Genus

Tulasnella

Species

Tulasnella violea

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