Gomphus clavatus

Gomphus clavatus is commonly known as pig's ears or the violet chanterelle. Its cap is orangish-brown to lilac, while the lower spore-bearing surface, is covered in wrinkles and ridges rather than gills or pores, and is a distinctive purple color. This color and growth in clusters makes this mushroom easy to identify. Although typically found in coniferous forests in mountainous terrane it does occur sporadically here in the Peace Region. A very fine edible. Two photos, one mature ,one very young.