Russula graveolens belongs to a group of mushrooms known for their vivid colors and brittle gills. It can typically be found in wooded areas throughout summer and fall. This species has a distinctive appearance, often sporting a red or orange cap. While russula graveolens shares features with others in its family, such as a white stem and gills, it is uniquely identified by its own set of characteristics.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 cm
Odor:
Intense fishy, reminiscent of herring.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Russula graveolens
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Attributes of Russula graveolens
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm across; brown to violet; surface smooth; margin with striate
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; crowded; yolk yellow
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2.5 cm thick; white
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Grainy; whitish; turns brown or red when exposed to air