Funghi
Clitocybe nuda
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Clitocybe nuda is the older genus placement still seen on labels and books for wood blewit—same lilac mushroom now usually Lepista nuda. Culinary identity unchanged. Treat as wood blewit in every recipe. Nomenclatural synonym entry. Cook thoroughly.
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Classic NameFirmOlder NamePerfumedSame as Wood BlewitSynonymWood Blewit
History
C. nuda was the classical name for wood blewits in many texts.
Reclassification to Lepista spread while Clitocybe nuda persisted in older guides.