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Willow brittlegill

Russula laccata

A species of Russulas

Willow brittlegill is characterized by a gently convex cap that often showcases a variety of colors, including hues of yellow and green. The spore print of willow brittlegill can be pale cream, which is common among its family. Willow brittlegill's gills are brittle, a distinctive trait, and its stem is sturdy yet can break easily. This species is typically found in symbiosis with willow trees, preferring damp, shaded environments.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 6 cm

Odor:

Mild, reminiscent of geranium flowers.

General Info About Willow brittlegill

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Attributes of Willow brittlegill

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

3 - 7 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 9 cm across; hemispherical to flat; purple black to violet-brown, olive green; surface smooth, viscid; margin smooth, or with striate

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Sinuate; rather crowded; white

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 1 - 8 cm long, 1 - 8 mm thick; cylindrical, slightly club-shaped, bulbous; white, yellow; with furrowed

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Grainy; white, reddish; unchanging

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White to pale cream

Odor

Mild, reminiscent of geranium flowers.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Green

Yellow

White

Purple

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to brown

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Willow brittlegill by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Oaks, Willows

Species Status

Rare

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Habitat of Willow brittlegill

Broad-leaved trees, high ground, with dwarf willow

Scientific Classification of Willow brittlegill

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Russulas

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