16,558 observationsLeast Concern
Amethyst Deceiver
Laccaria amethystina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Hydnangiaceae ›Genus: Laccaria
About
Laccaria amethystina, commonly known as the amethyst deceiver, is a small brightly colored mushroom, that grows in deciduous as well as coniferous forests. The mushroom itself is edible, but can absorb arsenic from the soil. Because its bright amethyst coloration fades with age and weathering, it becomes difficult to identify, hence the common name ‘Deceiver’. This common name is shared with its close relation Laccaria laccata that also fades and weathers. It is found mainly in...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Amethyst Deceiver is Laccaria amethystina.
- Amethyst Deceiver belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Amethyst Deceiver belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Amethyst Deceiver belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Amethyst Deceiver belongs to the order Agaricales.
- Amethyst Deceiver belongs to the family Hydnangiaceae.
- Amethyst Deceiver belongs to the genus Laccaria.