Yellow swamp russula
Russula claroflava
A species of Russulas.
Yellow swamp brittlegill, true to its name, features a distinctive yellow cap. The 'brittlegill' part of its name highlights the delicate nature of its cap, which is prone to easy breakage. When bruised or cut, its flesh gradually turns gray. This mushroom is typically found growing near birch trees. Notably, Yellow swamp russula has no prominent scent.
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Attributes of Yellow swamp russula
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 6 cm across; hemispherical, convex to flat; bright lemon-yellow to yellow; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; close; white to yellow; turns gray when bruised
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 1 - 1.5 cm thick; white; surface smooth; turns grey when bruised
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; turns gray when stained
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale orangish ocher
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to gray or black
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Yellow swamp russula by these plants
Red spruce, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Yellow swamp russula
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russulas
Toxicity and Edibility of Yellow swamp russula
Is Yellow swamp russula Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
