Western Amethyst Laccaria (Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis)

Western Amethyst Laccaria, a reference photo — Photo: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis is a mushroom found under conifers, usually pine, growing alone, scattered or gregariously in western North America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Western Amethyst Laccaria 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

Laccaria bicolor
Laccaria amethystina

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Hydnangiaceae
Genus: Laccaria
Species: Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis

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