Cortinarius carneipallidus is a striking dark purple mushroom grows in beech forests to a height of 100mm, with a cap up to 90mm across. It was first described in 2015, so is a recent addition to New Zealand\u2019s recognized native fungi.<\/div>\n
Another dark purple fungi and close relative, Cortinarius kioloensis, prefers to grow under myrtle species such as manuka and kanuka.<\/div>\n
Fungi of the Cortinarius genus number over 100 in New Zealand, with different species in a wide range of colours. This beautiful carneipallidus was found by DOC ranger Ellie Kerrisk in the beech forest behind Wanui Hut.<\/div>\n