A species of Russulas, Also known as Vomiting russula
The sickener is a Russula, also known as a brittlegill. These mushrooms crumble easily due to their unique round cells, which do not hold together as well as oval-shaped cells. This mushroom can be confused with other brittlegill mushrooms, especially Russula emetica.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 12 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About The sickener
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Attributes of The sickener
Cap Diameter
5 - 12 cm
Height
4 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap about 6 cm diameter; broadly convex, sunken centers; bright red; dry
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate to adnexed; close to subdistant; white
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
4 - 10 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; equal or tapering toward the apex or base; white; dry, glabrous, stuffed
The sickener is a mixed forest mushroom. The species grows on the ground under its host tree, forming a symbiotic relationship in which it exchanges mineral nutrients for photosynthates from its host.