Russula medullata is a member of the fungi kingdom, notable for its vibrant cap which can come in various shades. The cap's texture can be smooth and peels easily, and underneath, the gills are spaced and attached directly to the stem. Russula medullata typically thrives in hardwood forests and enjoys the company of trees, forming symbiotic relationships. It is part of a larger family that is widely recognized for its diverse and colorful members.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mildly fruity or woody, generally not distinctive.
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Attributes of Russula medullata
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm in diameter; convex; gray-green, gray-olive; margin wavy
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate, decorrent; rather dense; pale cream, tending then to ocher
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3-8 x 1.5-2.5 cm; cylindrical, often attenuated at the base, flared at the apex; whitish, then stained with ocher; full, firm, smooth, then slightly wrinkled
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thick; firm; whitish, in old age of ocher-yellowish in the cortical area of the stem
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Ocher-yellowish
Odor
Mildly fruity or woody, generally not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
Gray
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Russula medullata by these plants:
Pines, Spruces, Oaks
Species Status
Wide distribution in Europe
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Russula medullata
Under broad-leaved trees, conifers and mixed woods