Red swamp brittlegill is recognized for its vibrant red cap which commonly fades with age or after rainfall. The gills underneath are white, turning a pale cream over time, and the stem shares a similar coloration. Red swamp brittlegill favors damp woodland environments and often emerges in the summer and autumn months. Its flesh is known for a mild taste and a slight fruitiness.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy with horseradish and coconut notes.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Red swamp brittlegill
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Attributes of Red swamp brittlegill
Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
4 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 7 cm across; hemispherical to flat; pink, red, brownish
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached to adnexed; moderately crowded; white, pinkish
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; slightly cuneate; white to gray; surface with wrinkled
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Brittle; white, pinkish; turns gray or brown when injured
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Whitish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy with horseradish and coconut notes.
Body Color
Red
White
Purple
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Red swamp brittlegill by these plants:
Oaks, Pines, Spruces, Willows
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
Yes
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Habitat of Red swamp brittlegill
Moist coniferous forests
Scientific Classification of Red swamp brittlegill
