Key Identification Features
- Variable pink to brick-red hygrophanous cap 2-6cm
- pale pink gills
- pinkish fibrous stem
- often fades to tan when dry
- very common and widespread edible
Preparation Notes
Cook before eating. Very common. Best mixed with other mushrooms. Highly variable in color.
Regions Found
- Northeast
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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