Bitter russule is an inedible mushroom that has an unpleasantly astringent taste that is described by the bitter of its common name and the fellea of its Latin name, which means bile-like. Its Latin name, Russula fellea, was first validly published in 1825 by the Swedish mycologist Elias Magnus Fries. This mushroom prefers well-drained acidic soils.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Reminiscent of stewed apples or geraniums.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Bitter russule
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Attributes of Bitter russule
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 9 cm wide; convex, flattening later; straw or honey coloured; sometimes furrowed at the margin when mature
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Adnexed; same colour as the stem
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
2 - 6 cm high by 1 - 2 cm wide; firm and stout; similarly coloured, but paler
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; not change colour on cutting
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Whitish to pale cream
Odor
Reminiscent of stewed apples or geraniums.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
