Field Blewit (Lepista saeva)

The Field Blewit is commonly found in pasture but, despite its name, also occurs on heathland and in broad-leaved woods. It likes alkaline conditions and poor soils so the limestone Purbecks cliffs suit it. Widespread and common where it occurs it has a tendency to form in rings although sometimes they may just be in random groups.
It has a large, waxy cap up to 12cms across to it is a big fungus and it is, apparently worth eating. I will leave you to try it.
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Find out more about the Field Blewit in Dorset here: www.natureofdorset.co.uk/species_panel/Field%20Blewit?vdt...

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