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Wood Blewit
Blewit, Blue-leg, Clitocybe nuda (old synonym)
Lepista nuda
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The wood blewit is a mushroom known for its appealing appearance and edibility, although some people can be sensitive to it. Recognizable by its lilac-colored cap, gills, and stem when young, the wood blewit has a broad distribution and is found in a variety of woodlands throughout its range.
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