Russula flavida stands out from most Russula mushrooms for its vivid yellow color. It is, in fact, named for the color; flavida is an adaptation of the Latin word for "yellow." A unique form of pigment has been discovered in the russula flavida and given the name "russulaflavidin."
Cap Diameter:
2 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mild, slightly fruity, not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Russula flavida
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Attributes of Russula flavida
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 8 cm; convex, flat; yellow; dry, smooth or finely velvety; the margin not lined or faintly lined at maturity
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Velvety
Gills
Adnate; crowded or close; white to pale yellowish; not bruising or discoloring
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2.5 cm thick; cap-colored; dry, smooth; not bruising
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; not changing when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White to creamy or very pale yellow
Odor
Mild, slightly fruity, not distinctive.
Body Color
Yellow
Orange
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Russula flavida by these plants:
Pines, Oaks, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Common in the southeast
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Russula flavida
Russula flavida typically favors forests with hardwoods, particularly around oak trees. Prefers to grow either singularly or in groups.
