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Underside of wood blewit mushrooms (Lepista nuda) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 11, 2024



The image showcases the underside of three purple-colored mushrooms, collectively known as wood blewits or Lepista nuda.

These mushrooms are characterized by their distinctive lilac-purple coloration on top and white undersides featuring numerous radial lines. The caps vary in size, with the largest one being approximately 6 cm (2.4 inches) wide at its widest point. The stems of these fungi are slender, pale brown, and covered in a fine layer of tiny scales that can be felt but not seen.

The mushrooms are situated on a bed of dry leaves, which suggests they have been growing in this location for some time. The overall appearance of the mushrooms is one of beauty and delicacy, with their vibrant purple coloration adding to their visual appeal. – AI vision

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