Visually striking and exceptionally beautiful, the purple pouch fungus first appear white. As it matures, the part that's exposed to light becomes purple, while the part that's buried in the ground remains white. The Cortinarius porphyroideus is an endemic species of New Zealand.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Purple pouch fungus
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Attributes of Purple pouch fungus
Height
5 - 7 cm
Stem
Stem 3 - 9 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; pale violet, with yellow tints; surface fibrillose, with minute grooves
Spore Print Color
Chestnut brown
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Purple
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Purple pouch fungus by these plants:
Pines, Oaks
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Habitat of Purple pouch fungus
Purple pouch fungus can be found in the forests of Australia and New Zealand. It grows among moss and leaf litter on the forest floor.
