Amethyst Deceiver
Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina) is a small, edible mushroom found mostly in temperate zones. Its characteristic bright purple color fades with age, hence the common name, 'Deceiver.' It is a mycorrhizal species, which means it grows on the roots of a vascular plant. It grows with a variety of deciduous and coniferous trees—in Central and South America, it is associated with oak trees.
