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Field Blewit (Lepista saeva) — mushroom identification photo

Field Blewit

Lepista saeva

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
Gray-brown
Cap size
6-12cm
Gill color
Lilac-tinged
Gill attachment
Adnate to sinuate
Stem
Pale lilac, stout
Texture
Firm
Habitat
Meadows, pastures, lawns
Fruiting season
Fall
Peak season
Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Cook before eating. Good flavor when sautéed. Lilac colors are distinctive identification feature.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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