Willow deceiver is a small mushroom identifiable by its bright purple to lilac cap, which becomes ochre with age. Typically found in forests, especially under or near willow trees, it thrives in moist, humid soil conditions. It has a fibrous texture and can form symbiotic relationships with certain tree roots, aiding in nutrient exchange.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 30 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Willow deceiver
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Attributes of Willow deceiver
Cap Diameter
3 - 30 mm
Height
4 - 60 mm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Willow deceiver by these plants:
Willows
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
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Habitat of Willow deceiver
Willow deceiver favor environments with willows, birches, and conifers, typically found interspersed in mossy areas within arctic, boreal, and montane ecosystems.
