Short-stemmed russula
A species of Russulas, Also known as Short-stalked russula Scientific name : Russula brevipes Genus : Russulas
Short-stemmed russula, A species of Russulas
Also known as:
Short-stalked russula
Scientific name: Russula brevipes
Genus: Russulas
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Description
The short-stemmed russula can be found near all types of trees, sometimes cropping up in groups of hundreds across the ground. As its common name would suggest, the stalk tends to be very short compared to its cap. Some mycologists are of the opinion that several distinct species are being lumped together under this name, due to variations found in physical features and habitats across populations.
Colors
Brown
Bronze
White
Cream
Habitat
Short-stemmed russula can be found in all types of forests. They exist in a symbiotic relationship with a tree’s roots.
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General Info
Habitat
Short-stemmed russula can be found in all types of forests. They exist in a symbiotic relationship with a tree’s roots.
Growth Form
Solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
3-4
Cap Diameter
6-20 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Taste acrid
Spore Print
White to creamy
Species Status
Fairly widely distributed in North America.
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Russulas Species
Short-stemmed russula