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ushrooms of North America
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2.6.14

Laccaria

 

Are the cap and stalk covered with sand; usually partly buried?

Yes

The mushroom is not covered with sand and not partly buried?

Yes

 

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You have an L. trullisata

 

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Is the cap brown or pinkish brown; gills thick, well separated?

Yes

Is the fruiting body deep purple overall? ..............       .................

Yes

Are the cap and stalk white to gray; gills dark purple? ....................

Yes

 

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You have an L. lacatta

 

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You have an L. amethystina

 

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You have an L. ochropurpurea

 

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