Field blewit
A species of Blewits Scientific name : Lepista personata Genus : Blewits
Field blewit, A species of Blewits
Scientific name: Lepista personata
Genus: Blewits
Photo By Gerhard Koller (Gerhard) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
As the common name implies, fruitbodies of the field blewit (Lepista personata) can often be found in clusters or fairy rings in areas of open grassland. Their thick, creamy caps start off domed and morph into concave goblets as they age. Consumption of this mushroom has been reported to cause gastric distress.
Colors
Brown
Purple
Cream
Habitat
The field blewit can be found in woodland edges and grassy areas such as pastures, fields, and parks. It grows on the ground, in calcareous soil, and it often forms arches or so-called "fairy rings".
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Edibility
Field blewit is considered a good edible and is said to be similar to tripe when cooked. It has many culinary uses and should always be cooked, but some people do have an allergic reaction to it. Field blewit can be sauteed in butter, added to a cream sauce, or used as a tripe substitute.
Habitat
The field blewit can be found in woodland edges and grassy areas such as pastures, fields, and parks. It grows on the ground, in calcareous soil, and it often forms arches or so-called "fairy rings".
Growth Form
Gregarious
Sporocarp Height
4 inches
Cap Diameter
5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor strongly perfumed; taste pleasant
Spore Print
Pale pinkish cream
Species Status
Common
Distribution Area
Northern America,Europe,North Africa,northern Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Pale-spore mushrooms Genus
Blewits Species
Field blewit 
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