Field Blewit
Taken at Morrison's Haven on 7th November 2025 using Nikon Coolpix P950
Fact File


Field Blewit.
Species:
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Family:
Local Names:
Lepista saeva.
Agaricales.
Tricholomataceae.

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Edibility:

Grassland and in woods.
Up to 15 cms.
15 - 25 mm diameter: 4 - 6 cms. tall.
September - November, although can survive through to January
Rated as good edible mushrooms as long as they are well cooked.

When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.