Cap 1–4 cm in diameter. Convex to flat, umbonate. Grey to brown-grey starting with a whitish bloom. Shiny when wet. Gills Free, crowded, grey. Stem 4–8 cm long by 3–7 mm in diameter, concolorous with cap. Spores white or cream, ellipsoid, 7–8 × 3–4.5 m.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildew-like and spoilt.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Rancid greyling
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Attributes of Rancid greyling
Cap Diameter
3 - 6 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; convex to flat, umbonate; grey to brown-grey
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Free; crowded; grey
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 3 - 7 mm thick; grey to brown-grey
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildew-like and spoilt.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
