The bright red dove ring (Russula laeta syn. R. borealis, R. querceti) is a fungus of the family of the Täublingsverwandten (Russulaceae). It is characterized by cinnabar to geranium red colors on the border of the hive, such as the sharp honey dove ring (R. veternosa), as well as an orange-pink to dark red tinted hat center. He also has a moist Huthaut, which shines after drying, and a Hutrand, wrinkled with age.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mildly fruity, hints of woody geranium.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Russula laeta
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Attributes of Russula laeta
Cap Diameter
2 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 7 cm across; arched to flat; pink, orange-red, ocher; surface rough, slightly wrinkled
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Close; creamy, yellow
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 1 - 1.5 cm thick; cylindrical to cuneate; greyish, pinkish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Yellow
Odor
Mildly fruity, hints of woody geranium.
Body Color
Brown
Red
White
Orange
Pink
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
