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Reddening russula
A species of Russulas, Also known as Dense-gilled russula Scientific name : Russula densifolia Genus : Russulas
Reddening russula, A species of Russulas
Also known as:
Dense-gilled russula
Scientific name: Russula densifolia
Genus: Russulas
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Description
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Reddening russula has densely packed gills. It is well distributed throughout Europe and into Asia. It has no distinctive smell and is not considered edible, especially because the fungus becomes tough and bitter the older it gets. Its scientific name, russula, comes from the dark-reddish hue of the cap.
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Habitat
Hardwoods or conifers
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General Info
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Habitat
Hardwoods or conifers
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
1.5-9 cm
Cap Diameter
4-15 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Taste mild, slowly slightly to very acrid
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Russulas Species
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