Blewit

Blewit refers to two closely related species of edible agarics in the genus "Clitocybe", the wood blewit ("Clitocybe nuda") and the field blewit or blue-leg ("C.saeva"). Both species are treated by some authorities as belonging to the genus "Lepista".
Classification.
Both species have been treated by many authorities as belonging to the "Clitocybe" segregate genus "Lepista". Recent molecular research suggests the genus "Lepista" is nested within "Clitocybe".
Edibility.
Both wood blewits and field blewits are generally regarded as edible, but they are known to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. This is particularly likely if the mushroom is consumed raw, though allergic reactions are known even from cooked blewits. Wood blewits contain the sugar trehalose, which is edible for most people.
Field blewits are often infested with fly larvae and do not store very well; they should therefore be used soon after picking. They are also very porous, so they are best picked on a dry day.
In most mycologists' opinion, the blewits are considered excellent mushrooms, despite their coloration. Blewits can be eaten as a cream sauce or sautéed in butter, but it is important not to eat them raw, which could lead to indigestion. They can also be cooked like tripe or as omelette filling, and wood blewits also make good stewing mushrooms.