As it ages the distinctive purple colour of the Amethyst Deceiver fades to brown. These toxic mushrooms are common in deciduous woodlands in autumn

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As it ages the distinctive purple colour of the Amethyst Deceiver fades to brown. These toxic mushrooms are common in deciduous woodlands in autumn and occur of the forest floor in small groups

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Location: North Moor, UK
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