The Wood Blewit: The fragrant purple mushroom that smells like anise candy 🍬🍄
Lepista nuda — striking lilac-to-purple caps and stems with a sweet, liquorice-like aroma.
One of the most delicious and easy-to-identify late-season edibles. Grows in huge fairy rings in leaf litter and tastes amazing sautéed or in soups. No dangerous lookalikes when the purple colour is strong.
Pro tip: The smell is so distinctive you can identify it with your eyes closed.
Best Blewit dish you’ve tried? Or your first purple find?
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