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Russula mutabilis

A species of Russulas

Russula mutabilis can be found throughout the summer and fall. It is mycorrhizal with oak trees, meaning it forms underground connections that are used to exchange nutrients. This mushroom has a smell that ranges from a cherry to a bitter almond-like scent.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 9 cm

Odor:

Mildly sweet, hinting at almonds or cherries.

General Info About Russula mutabilis

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Attributes of Russula mutabilis

Cap Diameter

3 - 9 cm

Height

2 - 7 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 8 cm across; convex to flat; brown, orange; margin lined; bruising slowly deep red

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Attached; close or nearly distant; creamy, brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 2 - 6 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; whitish, yellow; smooth; displaying deep red when bruised

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Whitish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Creamy

Odor

Mildly sweet, hinting at almonds or cherries.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

White

Orange

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to brown

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Russula mutabilis by these plants:

Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Fairly widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Russula mutabilis

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Habitat of Russula mutabilis

Russula mutabilis can be found in deciduous and mixed forests. It primarily associates with oak. It grows on the ground under its host tree, near the roots.

Scientific Classification of Russula mutabilis

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Russulas

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Tips for Finding Russula mutabilis

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Russula mutabilis

Prefers moist, well-drained loamy soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Russula mutabilis

Seek out areas with a proliferation of oak trees and look around the tree bases.
Check for russula mutabilis in places where the ground is damp and covered with decaying leaves and organic matter.
Gently move aside leaf litter and debris to uncover potentially hidden russula mutabilis mushrooms.

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