Sepia brittlegill is a member of the Russulaceae family, characterized by its rounded cap with a sepia or purple hue, which frequently shows radial grooves as it ages. The gills underneath the cap are typically white and tightly packed. Sepia brittlegill often grows in woodland environments, forming symbiotic relationships with surrounding trees, and has a peak fruiting in summer and fall.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 7 cm
Odor:
Mildly oily or waxy, occasionally spermatic.
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Common Questions
General Info About Sepia brittlegill
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Attributes of Sepia brittlegill
Cap Diameter
2 - 7 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 7 cm, convex to flat; medium to dark grayish brown to fading
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 5 cm long, 1.5 cm thick; white; surface smooth; covered with fine white powdery granules
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White, unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White to creamy
Odor
Mildly oily or waxy, occasionally spermatic.
Body Color
Brown
Red
White
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 Sepia brittlegill by these plants:
Eastern white pine, Oaks, Lindens
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Distribution includes United states
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Sepia brittlegill
Sepia brittlegill are typically found in environments rich in tree roots such as oak trees or pine trees. They grow scattered or in groups, including urban areas with adequate tree coverage.
