Yellow blusher is distinguished by its pale yellow color and cucumber-like scent. It was first described during Queen Victoria's reign, which is when it was given the name "Yellow blusher" for its unique yellow color. This color makes it easy to spot in its native habitat, which primarily includes deciduous forests.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 cm
Odor:
Slightly mealy, generally not significant.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Yellow blusher
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Attributes of Yellow blusher
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 9 cm; convex, broadly bell-shaped, or nearly flat; yellow
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat, Depressed, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate; close; white
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 10 cm long; 1 - 1.5 cm thick; equal; whitish, yellowish; bald, dry
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thick; white; not changing when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slightly mealy, generally not significant.
Body Color
Green
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
