The cap of russula bicolor(Russula bicolor) can be either copper-red or ocher, which explains its Latin name, bicolor, which means "of two colors, twice-colored". Though visually very interesting, this feature often causes misidentification. To the touch, this woodland mushroom is slimy or sticky.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Russula bicolor
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Attributes of Russula bicolor
Cap Diameter
4 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 8 cm across, convex to flat; copper red; smooth