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Rosy russula

Russula sanguinea

A species of Russulas, Also known as Blood red russula

Rosy russula mushrooms bloom infrequently across Europe during summer and autumn, mostly under pine trees. They are named for their reddish color, although they sometimes occur in other shades. They are considered inedible due to their unpleasant taste.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 10 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Rosy russula

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Attributes of Rosy russula

Cap Diameter

2 - 10 cm

Height

5 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 10 cm; convex to flat; dark to bright red; fairly smooth

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnexed, decurrent; close; white to yellow

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

3 - 10 cm long, 1.5 - 2.5 cm thick; colored like the cap or paler; dry, fairly smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

White; unchanging colors when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Creamy, yellowish, orange-yellow

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

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 Rosy russula by these plants:

Bishop pine, Red pine, Pines, Spruces, Scots pine

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed in North America.

Endangered Species

How to Identify Rosy russula

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Habitat of Rosy russula

Mushrooms of this type appear under conifers, especially the two-needled varieties of pines. The rosy russula exists in a symbiotic relationship with a tree’s roots.

Scientific Classification of Rosy russula

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Russulas

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Tips for Finding Rosy russula

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Rosy russula

Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Rosy russula

Search in coniferous forests, focusing on areas with abundant pine trees.
Look for rosy russula amongst fallen pine needles and in clearings within the forest.
Inspect ground closely as rosy russula can often be concealed by forest debris.
Check for rosy russula in mixed woodlands with a combination of pine and other tree species.
Investigate well-drained soil areas that retain moisture without waterlogging.