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Blewit

Collybia nuda

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Clitocybaceae ›Genus: Collybia

About

Collybia nuda, commonly known as the blewit or wood blewit and previously described as Lepista nuda and Clitocybe nuda, is an edible mushroom native to Europe and North America. Described by Pierre Bulliard in 1790, it was also known as Tricholoma nudum for many years. It is found in both coniferous and deciduous woodlands. It is a fairly distinctive mushroom that is widely eaten. It has been cultivated in Britain, the Netherlands and France. This species...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blewit?
The scientific name of Blewit is Collybia nuda.
What kingdom does Blewit belong to?
Blewit belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Blewit belong to?
Blewit belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Blewit belong to?
Blewit belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Blewit belong to?
Blewit belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Blewit belong to?
Blewit belongs to the family Clitocybaceae.
What genus does Blewit belong to?
Blewit belongs to the genus Collybia.