Rosy brittlegill typically has a pinkish cap that becomes more yellow-brown with age. It grows mainly in mossy or grassy areas of broadleaf and mixed woodlands. The gills of rosy brittlegill are brittle, a characteristic trait of its family. Rosy brittlegill appears in summer and autumn, playing a role in the ecosystem by helping decompose organic material on the forest floor.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 cm
Odor:
Slightly fruity scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Rosy brittlegill
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Attributes of Rosy brittlegill
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm across; convex; creamy pink, red; with slight striations
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate, adnexed; fairly crowded; white to pale cream
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; white
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Very brittle; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slightly fruity scent.
Body Color
Red
Pink
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Rosy brittlegill by these plants:
Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widespread and fairly common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Rosy brittlegill
Rosy brittlegill is typically found in woodland environments, thriving under broadleaf trees. These mushrooms are common in areas with mature deciduous trees and occasionally in mixed forests.
