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Bypassed brittlegill

Russula pectinatoides

A species of Russulas

Bypassed brittlegill can be tricky to identify from other Russula but does have a cherry-like or almond odor and a yellowish-brown colored cap. It has a symbiotic relationship with conifers and hardwood trees. It can usually be spotted through the summer and autumn.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 8 cm

Odor:

Weak to moderate, cherry-like with waxy notes.

General Info About Bypassed brittlegill

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Attributes of Bypassed brittlegill

Cap Diameter

2 - 8 cm

Height

2 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2.5 - 8 cm across; convex to flat; yellowish, brown; margin lined and pimply

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Attached; close, distant; buff or yellowish

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 1.5 - 7 cm long, 5 - 20 mm thick; whitish; cavernous; smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

White; unchanging when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Creamy

Odor

Weak to moderate, cherry-like with waxy notes.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Bypassed brittlegill by these plants:

Spruces, Firs, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Bypassed brittlegill

Bypassed brittlegill often thrives in forested areas, particularly beneath hardwoods and conifers, where it may grow individually or in groups.

Scientific Classification of Bypassed brittlegill

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Russulas

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Tips for Finding Bypassed brittlegill

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Bypassed brittlegill

Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Bypassed brittlegill

Search around the base of hardwood and conifer trees, where bypassed brittlegill typically establishes itself.
Look for bypassed brittlegill in forested areas, preferring spots that are moist but well-drained.
Inspect areas where bypassed brittlegill may grow in a scattered formation or as isolated individuals.
Check typically for the presence of bypassed brittlegill in clumps or aggregations.
Carefully distinguish bypassed brittlegill from other mushrooms by noting its unique cap and stem characteristics.

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