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Creamy russula

Russula cremoricolor

A species of Russulas

The creamy russula is so-called because is one of the unusual species that fruits during winter. The species' range, the wet, northwestern coast of the United States, stays cool but rarely dips below freezing during this time. Red-capped and white-gilled, creamy russulas look very similar to a host of other russala species; this species is just bitter-tasting, but some of its look-alikes are toxic.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 10 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Creamy russula

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Attributes of Creamy russula

Cap Diameter

3 - 10 cm

Height

3 - 12 cm

Cap

3 - 10 cm; convex to flat; bright red or creamy yellowish to nearly white; fairly smooth

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnexed; close or nearly distant; white, creamy

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

2 - 10 cm long, 1 - 2.5 cm thick; white; dry, fairly smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

White; unchanging when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Yellow

Red

White

Cream

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Creamy russula by these plants:

Spruces, Firs, Pines, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Common to forests in the west coast states.

Endangered Species

How to Identify Creamy russula

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Habitat of Creamy russula

Mushrooms of the creamy russula type appear in the forest. They exist in a symbiotic relationship with a tree’s roots.

Scientific Classification of Creamy russula

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Russulas

Toxicity and Edibility of Creamy russula

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Is Creamy russula Toxic?

Creamy russula contain harmful toxins. These toxins may cause a variety of symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal distress to severe organ failure, depending on the type of mushroom and the amount consumed. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.

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Tips for Finding Creamy russula

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Creamy russula

Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Creamy russula

Seek out areas with plenty of fallen leaves or decomposing logs in mixed forests.
Scan the ground for the distinctive caps of creamy russula, which may be partially hidden.
Gently probe underneath the leaf litter to uncover creamy russula that are not immediately visible.
Check around the base of trees, as creamy russula may grow in proximity due to their habitat preference.

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