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Cantharellus amethysteus
(Quél.) Sacc.

Nomenclature

Description

Microscopy

SEM photos

Luxuriant specimens of Cantharellus amethysteus photographed in the Italian Alps; notice the violet scales which cover the cap surface.

Photo © Marco Floriani.

Typical adult specimens of C. amethysteus. The gills are often distinctly paler than in C. cibarius.

Photo © Fabio Tomaselli.

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