Rosy russula is distinguished by its often vibrant cap, which can range from pink to purple shades. The gills beneath the cap are typically cream-colored and attached closely together. When young, rosy russula's cap is dome-shaped, becoming flatter with age. Its stem is white and stout, complementing the cap. This mushroom is commonly found in deciduous and coniferous forests, preferring the moist, rich soils of woodland areas.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 13 cm
Odor:
Mildly pleasant and somewhat fruity.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Rosy russula
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Attributes of Rosy russula
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
6 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 12 cm across; convex to flat; red, pink, cream; surface with slightly powdered
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Free; pale cream
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; cylindrical; white, flushed carmine; brittle
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale cream
Odor
Mildly pleasant and somewhat fruity.
Body Color
Red
White
Pink
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Rosy russula by these plants:
Oaks, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon but nevertheless widespread
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Rosy russula
Rosy russula favors diversified woodlands, prevalent under hardwoods, especially in damper regions often near moss.
