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Milk-white brittlegill

Russula delica

A species of Russulas

Fruitbodies of the large milk-white brittlegill (Russula delica) arise from the forest floor already quite formed, a fact which results in dirty and pockmarked caps. “Delica” means “without milk,” and this mushroom can be most readily distinguished from the lookalike Fleecy Milkcap by its lack of milky latex exudate.

Cap Diameter:

6 - 17 cm

Odor:

Slightly fishy or oily.

General Info About Milk-white brittlegill

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Attributes of Milk-white brittlegill

Cap Diameter

6 - 17 cm

Height

3 - 7 cm

Cap

Cap 16 cm in diameter; convex, flattens, funnel shaped; white; with an inrolled margin

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Decurrent; quite closely spaced initially

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

2 - 6 cm high and 2 - 4 cm wide; short, stout, firm; white

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

White; not change colour on cutting

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White to very pale cream

Odor

Slightly fishy or oily.

Body Color

Brown

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Milk-white brittlegill by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Oaks, European beech

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Common in the Eastern Mediterranean

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Milk-white brittlegill

The milk-white brittlegill is a woodland mushroom, mostly associated with coniferous and mixed forests. Its fruitbodies will be found growing among the needle and leaf litter above the roots of a host tree, with which it exchanges essential nutrients in a symbiotic relationship.

Scientific Classification of Milk-white brittlegill

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Russulas

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Milk-white brittlegill

Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Milk-white brittlegill

Look under coniferous trees such as pines and spruces, where milk-white brittlegill often grows.
Search in areas with a thick layer of fallen leaves or pine needles, which milk-white brittlegill tends to favor.
Check around the base of trees and stumps, as milk-white brittlegill may emerge in these nutrient-rich spots.
Examine mossy patches in mixed woodlands, which can be ideal microhabitats for milk-white brittlegill.
Be cautious of similar-looking species to accurately identify milk-white brittlegill during your search.

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