Assessment Notes

Justification

Laccaria ochropurpurea is a commonly encountered species occurring throughout eastern United States into southern Canada in in mixed deciduous-coniferous forests. There are also several records from Mexico. It grows in ectomycorrhizal partnership with trees, most likely with Quercus and Fagus. The species is widespread and stable. Thus, it is assessed as Least Concern.

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Geographic range

Laccaria ochropurpurea is restricted to deciduous or mixed deciduous-coniferous forests of temperate eastern North America. Reports of the species occurring east of the Rocky Mountains are other taxa, mostly specimens of either L. amethysteo-occidentalis or L. nobilis. An iNaturalist posting from near Mexico City appears to be L. ochropurpurea, but the full distribution in Mexico is unknown. Reports from Asia are of other taxa.

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Population and Trends

This is a commonly encountered species throughout eastern United States into Canada.

Population Trend: Stable

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Habitat and Ecology

Laccaria ochropurpurea is found in mixed deciduous-coniferous forests of eastern North America. It forms ectomycorrhizae, most likely with Quercus and Fagus.

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Threats

The species is widespread and stable, and is not suspected to face any significant threats.

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Conservation Actions

The species is widespread and stable. No specific conservation actions are needed at this time.

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Use and Trade

Laccaria ochropurpurea is edible, but it is not considered a choice edible and is not often collected for food.

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Source and Citation

Mueller, G.M. 2025. Laccaria ochropurpurea. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T272120892A272120921. Accessed on 23 November 2025.

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