Home    |     Image Library    |     Blog    |     Purchasing    |     Contact    |     About    |     Search

Image Library > Mushrooms > Hydnangiaceae >

Western Amethyst Laccaria (Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis)

Western amethyst laccaria (Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis) is a common Pacific Coast mushroom whose cap and shaggy stalk have a distinctly purplish hue. It tends to become more brown with age, but the gills retain their signature color. Though this edible species is relatively flavorless, it is said to have good texture.


Western amethyst laccaria (Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis). Amador County, California, USA.
FUN0166


Western amethyst laccaria (Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis), field guide presentation showing the gills of a picked mushroom along with two specimens emerging from the ground. Amador County, California, USA.
FUN0168

Next: Acute conic waxy cap (Hygrocybe acutoconica)



Interested in buying a print or licensing a picture? Click on the purchasing link for more information or contact us with any questions you may have. Thanks for looking!

Back To Top

All images copyright Timothy Boomer. All rights reserved worldwide.