What did you SEE today???

[M_I_Butch]

Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl

Sooo many mushrooms in the woods. I just adore mushrooms. I was reading up on them and saw a purple one I just wished I could see...and today I did...among many others.

The mushroom you found is in the Cortinarius family I believe and if it is Cortinarius violaceus it is edible but terribly bitter.

A friendly word of advice: DO NOT EAT UNLESS positive ID has been made.

[M_I_Butch]

Originally Posted by M_I_Butch

The mushroom you found is in the Cortinarius family I believe and if it is Cortinarius violaceus it is edible but terribly bitter.

A friendly word of advice: DO NOT EAT UNLESS positive ID has been made.

It could also be Cortinarius iodes or it could be Cortinarius iodeoides

Do not eat either !