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Violet fungus

Cortinarius iodes

Description:

This fungus has a surface light purple when young.

Habitat:

Found in Costa Rica, althoug sporadically, under oaks trees and mostly in the vicinity of Cerro de la Muerte. Considered edible.

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1 Comment

BenFenson
BenFenson 12 years ago

Cool spotting!

jmunozcr
Spotted by
jmunozcr

Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Sep 19, 2011
Submitted on Nov 17, 2011

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