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Russula luteotacta

A species of Russulas

Russula luteotacta typically features a bright cap with a distinctive velvety texture and a range of hues from yellows to oranges. It has attached gills underneath which are often cream-colored. These fruiting bodies grow in a symbiotic relationship with trees, favoring mixed woods. Found mainly in temperate regions, russula luteotacta appears in late summer to autumn, appreciated for its unique coloration and contribution to forest ecosystems.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 9 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Russula luteotacta

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Attributes of Russula luteotacta

Cap Diameter

2 - 9 cm

Height

3 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 8 cm across; convex to shortly funnel-shaped; red to rose, whitish; surface smooth

Cap Shape

Depressed, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Shortly decurrent; crowded; white; turns yellow when pressed or bruised

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 5 - 20 mm thick; club-shaped; white, pink, red; turns yellow when pressed

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Grainy; white, yellow

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Red

White

Pink

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to yellowish

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Russula luteotacta by these plants:

Oaks, Pines, Spruces, European beech

Species Status

Quite rare

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Habitat of Russula luteotacta

Broad-leaved trees

Scientific Classification of Russula luteotacta

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Russulas

Toxicity and Edibility of Russula luteotacta

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Is Russula luteotacta Toxic?

Russula luteotacta is a mushroom that can be found in various habitats during various seasons. It is distinctive with its own unique physical features. If consumed, it's capable of inducing gastrointestinal discomfort, including minor digestive upsets. It's essential to distinguish it from non-harmful counterparts before ingesting.

Type of poisoning

Gastrointestinal

Toxic Severity

Low toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-4 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Experience of minor digestive upset in the stomach and intestines.