Rosy brittlegill
Russula aurora
A species of Russulas.
The rosy brittlegill mushroom generally features a pinkish top that progressively takes on a more yellowish-brown hue as it matures. Its primary habitat includes moss-covered or grassy patches within broadleaf and mixed forests. A distinctive feature of the rosy brittlegill, typical of its fungal family, is its fragile gills. This fungus emerges during the summer and autumn months, contributing to the woodland ecosystem by aiding in the the breakdown of organic matter on the forest floor.
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Attributes of Rosy brittlegill
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm across; convex; creamy pink, red; with slight striations
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate, adnexed; fairly crowded; white to pale cream
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; white
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Very brittle; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slightly fruity scent.
Body Color
RedPinkCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Rosy brittlegill by these plants
Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widespread and fairly common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Rosy brittlegill
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russulas
Toxicity and Edibility of Rosy brittlegill
Is Rosy brittlegill Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
