On the type of Coprinus subpurpureus
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Original description

Coprinus subpurpureus Smith A.H., 1948. Studies in the dark-spored agarics. Mycologia 40: 684.

Pileus 1.5 cm. altus, demum 2-3.5 cm. latus, pubescens, purpureo-brunneus vel subpurpureus; lamellae anguste adnatae, confertae, pallidae demum nigrae; stipes 4-10 cm. longus, 1-2,5 mm. crassus, cavus fragilissimus, lilaceo-umbrinus demum pallidus, pubescens; sporae 12-14 x 5.5-6.8 x 7-8 µm.
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