Fruitbodies resemble flattened cups with diameters of up to 3 cm (1.2 in). The inner spore-bearing surface, the hymenium, is purple to purple-brown, but lightens to brown in age. The exterior surface is pale purple and scurfy (covered with small flakes or scales that are shed from the underlying surface). This species is sessile, and does not have a stipe. The flesh is thin and mauve-colored.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Purple fairy cup
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Attributes of Purple fairy cup
Spore Print Color
Purple
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
