Definitions of purple-staining Cortinarius
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a fungus with a reddish purple cap having a smooth slimy surface; close violet gills; all parts stain dark purple when bruised
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synonyms:
Cortinarius mutabilis
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type of:
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agaric
a saprophytic fungus of the order Agaricales having an umbrellalike cap with gills on the underside
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agaric
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