Lepista nuda — Blewit — Tricholomataceae
Medium to large mushroom. Cap convex with an incurved margin, becoming broadly convex, then shallowly depressed, wavy at the margin; surface moist, smooth, purplish fading to deep brown. Gills attached, lavender fading to light brown. Stalk stout, equal or tapering above, slender, dry; pale lilac, becoming brown, with a purplish mycelium at the base. Saprophytic.
Habitat: In small groups and rings at roadsides, in grass, and in gardens and landscaped areas.
Scent: Citrus-like
Spores: Pinkish
Season: Autumn to early winter
Habitat: In small groups and rings at roadsides, in grass, and in gardens and landscaped areas.
Scent: Citrus-like
Spores: Pinkish
Season: Autumn to early winter
Convex cap matures to shallowly depressed
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Attached gills
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Wavy cap darkens with age
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Lavender gills
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Thick stalk
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