Key Identification Features
- Violet to lilac cap gills and stem when fresh
- cap becomes brownish with age but retains purple tones especially on gills and stem
- crowded lilac-purple gills
- grows in leaf litter rings or arcs
- distinctive fruity perfume
- cap 6-15 cm
Preparation Notes
Must be cooked thoroughly. Excellent in soups and pasta; the purple color fades when cooked. One of the later-season finds.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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