Slender brittlegill is a delicate member of the Russulaceae family known for its thin and fragile structure. It features a characteristic cap, which can range from pale to more vibrant colors, and its gills underneath are tightly spaced. Slender brittlegill can often be found in woodland environments, sharing a symbiotic relationship with certain trees which contributes to the forest's health.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Slender brittlegill
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Attributes of Slender brittlegill
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 cm across; convex to flat; dull greenish or olive, pale violet
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; moderately crowded; pale cream
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long; cylindrical; clavate; white, pale pink, grey; brittle
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cream
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Green
Gray
White
Purple
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Slender brittlegill by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widespread
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Slender brittlegill
Prefers damp broadleaf woodlands, particularly around birch trees.
