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Laccaria ochropurpurea I found several of these mushrooms in varying states of development. Some had flat, pinkish purple caps, while others were convex and slightly lilac/whitish in color. The gills were purple and waxy.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67419/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html" title="Laccaria ochropurpurea"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/67419_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=TMIJRj98Ad37zcjj11DI%2FiNIMUw%3D" width="200" height="168" alt="Laccaria ochropurpurea I found several of these mushrooms in varying states of development. Some had flat, pinkish purple caps, while others were convex and slightly lilac/whitish in color. The gills were purple and waxy.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67422/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67421/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67420/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html Fall,Geotagged,Laccaria,Laccaria ochropurpurea,United States,fungus,mushroom" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67422/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html" title="Laccaria ochropurpurea"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/67422_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=AXZANP47b7WVDKNzHwm96gmACrk%3D" width="106" height="152" alt="Laccaria ochropurpurea I found several of these mushrooms in varying states of development. Some had flat, pinkish purple caps, while others were convex and slightly lilac/whitish in color. The gills were purple and waxy.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67419/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67421/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67420/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html Fall,Geotagged,Laccaria,Laccaria ochropurpurea,United States,fungus,mushroom" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67420/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html" title="Laccaria ochropurpurea"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/67420_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=jPUS%2BEmpaNTAlzl4DV%2F1Se043Go%3D" width="200" height="136" alt="Laccaria ochropurpurea I found several of these mushrooms in varying states of development. Some had flat, pinkish purple caps, while others were convex and slightly lilac/whitish in color. The gills were purple and waxy.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67419/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67422/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67421/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html Fall,Geotagged,Laccaria,Laccaria ochropurpurea,United States,fungus,mushroom" /></a></figure> Fall,Geotagged,Laccaria,Laccaria ochropurpurea,United States,fungus,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

Laccaria ochropurpurea

I found several of these mushrooms in varying states of development. Some had flat, pinkish purple caps, while others were convex and slightly lilac/whitish in color. The gills were purple and waxy.

Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.

Laccaria ochropurpurea I found several of these mushrooms in varying states of development. Some had flat, pinkish purple caps, while others were convex and slightly lilac/whitish in color. The gills were purple and waxy.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67422/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67421/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67420/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html Fall,Geotagged,Laccaria,Laccaria ochropurpurea,United States,fungus,mushroom

Laccaria ochropurpurea I found several of these mushrooms in varying states of development. Some had flat, pinkish purple caps, while others were convex and slightly lilac/whitish in color. The gills were purple and waxy.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67419/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67421/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67420/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html Fall,Geotagged,Laccaria,Laccaria ochropurpurea,United States,fungus,mushroom

Laccaria ochropurpurea I found several of these mushrooms in varying states of development. Some had flat, pinkish purple caps, while others were convex and slightly lilac/whitish in color. The gills were purple and waxy.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67419/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67422/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67421/laccaria_ochropurpurea.html Fall,Geotagged,Laccaria,Laccaria ochropurpurea,United States,fungus,mushroom

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Lovely shot! Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks! Posted 6 years ago

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The Purple-and-White Deceiver

Laccaria ochropurpurea is a mushroom found under hardwood and conifers east of the Rocky Mountains.

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Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Oct 8, 2018. Captured Sep 30, 2018 11:01 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.