Russula faginea is part of a diverse and widespread family known for its distinctive gills and varied colors. Typically found in woodland habitats, russula faginea grows in symbiosis with certain trees, forming mutually beneficial relationships. Russula faginea has a firm texture and can be found during the warmer months, adding to the forest's rich biodiversity.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 14 cm
Odor:
Faintly reminiscent of fish.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Russula faginea
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Attributes of Russula faginea
Cap Diameter
3 - 14 cm
Height
2 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap diameter of 6 - 14 cm; purple-brown to brown or reddish
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Moderately crowded; ivory with a light, tinted glow
Stem
Stem 10 - 29 cm long, 4 - 9 cm thick; white, turns yellow or tints brown; fine grooves in the longitudinal direction
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Firm, relatively hard; white, turns yellow or brown
