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Blewit

Lepista nuda

Least Concern

About

The Blewit (Lepista nuda) is a species in the genus Lepista. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)

Species

Lepista nuda (Blewit)

Names in Other Languages

German Violetter Rötelritterling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blewit?

The scientific name of Blewit is Lepista nuda. It belongs to the genus Lepista.

What is the conservation status of Blewit?

Blewit (Lepista nuda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blewit live?

Blewit is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Blewit belong to?

Blewit (Lepista nuda) belongs to the genus Lepista, which is part of the taxonomic family Tricholomataceae.

Is Blewit endangered?

No, Blewit (Lepista nuda) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blewit belong to?

Blewit (Lepista nuda) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).

What are the closest relatives of Blewit?

The closest relatives of Blewit in the genus Lepista include Flowery Blewit, Spotted Blewit, , Sordid Blewit, .