👉 Purple shot is a type of edible mushroom that grows on the leaves of certain species of ferns, such as the purple-furred fern or the purple-leafed fern. These mushrooms are commonly found in the soil near water sources and can be cultivated for food if they are harvested properly. They have a distinctive purple color due to their pigmentation from a pigment called chlorophyll. Purple-shot mushrooms are often used in culinary dishes, such as soups and sauces, or as ornamental plants