Cortinarius violaceus

Single, fleshy, immature specimen, dark purple cap and stalk. papery veil present.

Found this purple beauty in solitary near some rotting Doug Firs. Rust colored spore print located on the stem. Scent is pleasant and similar to wet cedar.

Found this purple beauty in solitary near some rotting Doug Firs. Rust colored spore print located on the stem. Scent is pleasant and similar to wet cedar.

Found this purple beauty in solitary near some rotting Doug Firs. Rust colored spore print located on the stem. Scent is pleasant and similar to wet cedar.

I found this specimen growing on a rotted piece of wood which was on the ground below huckleberry bushes. The cap and stem are dark purple. The cap margin and annulus both had orange hairs.

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Was growing by a cherry tree

Was growing by a cherry tree

Was growing by a cherry tree

Was growing by a cherry tree

sera ?

Found growing in douglas fir forest near river. Growing gregarious in duff. Substrate soil.

Found growing in douglas fir forest near river. Growing gregarious in duff. Substrate soil.

Photo without flash shows the unusual purple colours better

Photo without flash shows the unusual purple colours better

Photo without flash shows the unusual purple colours better

Growing at the base of a hemlock in pine needles, possibly dead wood.