Burning brittlegill is recognized by its distinctive reddish-brown cap, which sometimes shows a purplish hue. The undercap gills are white and spaced out, contrasting with the vibrant cap color. It thrives in deciduous and coniferous forests, preferring acidic soils. This mushroom typically appears from summer to fall. Its stem is white and can have a brittle texture, which is common in its family.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 14 cm
Odor:
Earthy cedar with intensified gill disturbance.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Burning brittlegill
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Attributes of Burning brittlegill
Cap Diameter
3 - 14 cm
Height
4 - 11 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 13 cm across; convex to depressed; dark red-brown, dark red to coppery; surface smooth; margin smooth to briefly striate
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; crowded; cream to yellowish
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 11 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; white, pink
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Grainy; white; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Dark ochre
Odor
Earthy cedar with intensified gill disturbance.
Body Color
Brown
Red
White
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
