Bitter russule
A species of Russulas Scientific name : Russula fellea Genus : Russulas
Bitter russule, A species of Russulas
Scientific name: Russula fellea
Genus: Russulas
Description
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.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Habitat
Beech woods, deciduous and coniferous woods, and forests
* Disclaimer: Content feedback CAN NOT be used as any basis for EATING ANY PLANTS. Some plants can be VERY POISONOUS, please purchase edible plants through regular channels.
People often ask
General Info
Habitat
Beech woods, deciduous and coniferous woods, and forests
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal, parasitic
Sporocarp Height
2–6 cm
Cap Diameter
4–9 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Taste very hot bitter; smell resemble geraniums, or apple sauce
Spore Print
Whitish to pale cream
Species Status
Widespread in the northern temperate zones
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Russulas Species
Bitter russule