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Spore prints for Blewits seem to vary in darkness. Unlike the ones seen here, the print is sometimes very pale. But, the fleshy-pinkish color seen here definitely rules out all Cortinarius species, as well as the white/yellow-spored Clitocybe species. The mushrooms seen here look like Blewits to me. But, for the sake of comparison, there are a few other pinkish-spored Lepista/Clitocybe that deserve to be mentioned. 

Clitocybe subconnexa, probably harmless, but has an unpleasant taste with a lingering metallic aftertaste.

Lepista tarda, like a small/slender Blewit. Edible and okay, but not as flavorful as Blewits. I find this species on lawns. 

Lepista irina, usually with pale pinkish spore print. Basically a white version of the Blewit. 

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