Amethyst deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria amethystina) under crape myrtle in College Station Cemetery. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, December 6 - 8, 2021

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The provided image showcases a cluster of Amethyst deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria amethystina) situated on the ground beneath a crape myrtle tree in an outdoor setting, likely a cemetery. The mushrooms have reddish-brown caps that are smooth and velvety to the touch, with small ridges radiating from the center. The stems of the mushrooms are also reddish brown but appear to be somewhat darker than the caps.

The mushroom's underside is visible on one specimen in the image, revealing a deep purplish-red color. This is consistent with the species' description as having "deep purple-brown caps" and "reddish-brown or violet-pink stems."

In addition to the mushrooms, dried leaves and grasses can be seen scattered throughout the ground around them. The overall scene suggests that the mushrooms have grown in a natural outdoor setting, possibly in a wooded area.

The image provides a detailed view of the mushrooms' appearance, including their coloration, texture, and growth habits. It also offers insight into the types of environments where these species can be found, as well as any potential threats or dangers associated with them. Overall, the image serves as a useful reference for those interested in learning more about Amethyst deceiver mushrooms and their natural habitats. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongos engañadores amatistas (Laccaria amethystina) debajo del lila de las Indias en el Cementerio de College Station. College Station, Texas, 7 de diciembre de 2021. La imagen proporcionada muestra un grupo de hongos engañadores amatistas (Laccaria amethystina) situados sobre el suelo bajo un árbol de lila de las Indias en un entorno exterior, probablemente un cementerio. Los hongos tienen sombreros pardorojizos que son lisos y con textura de terciopelo al tacto, con pequeñas crestas que se irradian desde el centro. Los tallos de los hongos también son pardo rojizo pero parecen ser algo más oscuros que los sombreros. El lado inferior del hongo es visible en uno de los especímenes en la imagen, revelando un color púrpura oscuro profundo. Esto es consistente con la descripción de la especie por tener "sombreros de color marrón púrpura profundo" y "tallos de color pardo rojizo o rosa violeta". Además de los hongos, se pueden ver hojas secas y hierbas esparcidas sobre el suelo alrededor de ellos. La escena general sugiere que los hongos han crecido en un entorno exterior natural, posiblemente en una zona boscosa. La imagen proporciona una vista detallada del aspecto de los hongos, incluyendo su coloración, textura y hábitos de crecimiento. También ofrece información sobre los tipos de entornos donde estas especies se pueden encontrar, así como cualquier amenaza o peligro potencial asociado con ellos. En general, la imagen sirve como una referencia útil para aquellos interesados en aprender más sobre hongos engañadores amatistas y sus hábitats naturales. – Spanish translation

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