Short-stemmed russula
Russula brevipes
A species of Russulas. Also known as Short-stalked russula.
The Dwarf Brittlegill is a widespread fungus, often appearing in vast numbers around diverse tree species. Its name accurately describes its characteristic disproportionately short stem relative to its cap. Certain fungal experts hypothesize that what is currently identified as a single species may actually encompass multiple distinct species, given the observed differences in their physical traits and preferred environments among various populations.
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Attributes of Short-stemmed russula
Cap Diameter
5 - 22 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
6 - 20 cm; convex, vase-shaped; white, creamy, brownish; dry; margin somewhat inrolled or straightening
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnexed, decurrent; crowded or close; white, creamy
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
3 - 4 cm long, 1.5 - 3 cm thick; equal; whitish; solid; dry, bald; turn brown to brownish when bruised
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; brownish when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White to creamy
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownBronzeWhiteCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Short-stemmed russula by these plants
Pitch pine
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Fairly widely distributed in North America.
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Short-stemmed russula
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russulas
Toxicity and Edibility of Short-stemmed russula
Is Short-stemmed russula Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
