Reddening russula
Russula densifolia
A species of Russulas. Also known as Dense-gilled russula.
The reddening russula, characterized by its closely spaced gills, is commonly found across Europe and extends into Asia. Lacking any particular aroma, this fungus is deemed inedible, primarily due to its tendency to become tough and acrid with age. Its scientific name, russula, refers to the deep reddish color of its cap.
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Attributes of Reddening russula
Cap Diameter
6 - 15 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 15 cm across; broadly convex to flat, shallowly vase-shaped; white to gray, brown; surface smooth; margin inrolled; turns reddish and blackish when bruised
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Smooth
Gills
Attached, shortly decurrent; close, crowded; white to cream, yellowish; turns reddish and blackish when bruised
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1.5 - 9 cm long, 1 - 3.5 cm thick; white; surface smooth or finely felty; turns reddish and blackish when bruised
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Hard; white; turns reddish and blackish when bruised
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownBlackGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to reddish or gray-black
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Reddening russula by these plants
Pines, Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Reddening russula
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russulas
Toxicity and Edibility of Reddening russula
Is Reddening russula Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
