Laccaria amethystina, commonly known as the "amethyst deceiver," knows she’s got it. This small mushroom is recognizable for its oversized purple hue. Its color can fade to buff or white as it ages, and its gills also fade from deep purple to a luscious milky lilac with age. Found in deciduous and coniferous forests in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, and Asia, they grow from summer to autumn. That means there’s still time to spot this purple beauty. They may have antioxidants, beta-glucan, B vitamins, copper, and potassium, but they also absorb significant amounts of arsenic from their environment, which makes consumption risky, but cements their status as a mycoremediator.