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Purple swamp brittlegill

Russula nitida

A species of Russulas

Purple swamp brittlegill thrives in damp wooded areas, flourishing in the presence of both deciduous and coniferous trees. With a vibrant purple cap that fades over time, purple swamp brittlegill stands out in its natural habitat. Its gills underneath the cap are often cream-colored, contrasting sharply with the distinctive cap hue. This species prefers the cooler months, typically emerging during the later parts of summer through to the autumn season.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

3 - 9 cm

Odor
Odor:

Mildly mushroomy with a faint sweet note.

General Info About Purple swamp brittlegill
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Attributes of Purple swamp brittlegill
Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 7 cm, wine red; moist and greasy; the edges are thin with severe grooves.
Cap Shape
Depressed, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 3 - 20 mm wide, white; the base is pinkish; first full, then hollow
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Crisp, white, not discoloring
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Light color
Odor
Mildly mushroomy with a faint sweet note.
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 Purple swamp brittlegill by these plants:
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Species Status
Distribution includes United Kingdom
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Purple swamp brittlegill
Under birch
Scientific Classification of Purple swamp brittlegill
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