Laccaria ochropurpurea is a commonly encountered species occuring 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 wide spread and stable. Thus, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Common NA taxon.
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 Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis of Laccaria 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.
This is a commonly encountered species throughout eastern United States into Canada.
Population Trend: Stable
Laccaria ochropurpurea in mixed deciduous -coniferous forests of eastern North America. It forms ectomycorrhizas, most likely with Quercus and Fagus.
The species is wide spread and stable.
The species is wide spread and stable. No specific conservation actions are needed at this time.
Laccaria ochropurpurea is edible, but it is not considered a choice edible and is not often collected for food.
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