Russula grisea is a member of a large group of mushrooms characterized by their often colorful and brittle nature. This particular mushroom stands out with a greyish cap that tends to crack with age. It has gills underneath the cap, which are usually creamy or pale in color. Russula grisea is commonly found in woodlands, sharing a beneficial relationship with trees by exchanging nutrients.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 14 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Russula grisea
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Attributes of Russula grisea
Cap Diameter
4 - 14 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 12 cm across; plane to funnel-shaped; gray
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free to adnate; crowded; cream
Stem
Stem 4 - 9 cm long, 1.2 - 3 cm thick; cylindrical; whitish; firm
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Grainy; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cream
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
