Fungus In season
Field Blewit
Lepista
Cap 5–12 cm, smooth, pale lilac to pinkish-brown. Lilac-colored stipe (stem). Gills crowded, lilac turning pale with age. Flesh firm and edible.
Common in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, fruiting late summer to autumn.
Edible and choice, but avoid raw consumption as it can cause mild stomach upset in some people.
Updated 2025-09-13T10:32:09.778Z · Added 2025-08-22T09:29:08.499Z
Part of the shared Foragers Log catalogue · Fungus