Intermediate brittlegill is characterized by its rounded to flat cap which is often red to purple-shaded. The gills underneath the cap are spaced and attached to the stem, which is white and can have a reddish tinge. Intermediate brittlegill typically grows in woodland areas, forming symbiotic associations with diverse trees, sharing nutrients and enhancing soil health.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 17 cm
Odor:
Slightly fruity, reminiscent of cider.
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General Info About Intermediate brittlegill
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Attributes of Intermediate brittlegill
Cap Diameter
5 - 17 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 6 - 16 cm wide; bright orange to brick red; shiny, almost greasy
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Neither crowded nor far away; very evenly colored yellow
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 6 cm long, 2 - 3 cm wide; cylindrical, rather short and robust; whitish; spongy
Flesh
Quite firm to almost hard; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Yolk yellow
Odor
Slightly fruity, reminiscent of cider.
Body Color
Yellow
Red
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Intermediate brittlegill by these plants:
Pines, Spruces, Oaks, Firs, Common hazel, European beech
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Intermediate brittlegill
Birch quarries, birch bog forests, bog birch quarries, gray willow bushes
Scientific Classification of Intermediate brittlegill
