Russula medullata
Russula medullata
A species of Russulas.
Russula medullata, a fascinating fungus, stands out within the fungal kingdom due to its strikingly colored cap, appearing in a range of hues. This cap is characterized by a smooth, easily peelable surface, revealing well-spaced gills that directly connect to the stalk below. Often found flourishing in hardwood forests, Russula medullata exhibits a preference for trees, engaging in mutually beneficial symbiotic relationships. It belongs to a broader family renowned for its extensive variety and vibrant members.
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Attributes of Russula medullata
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm in diameter; convex; gray-green, gray-olive; margin wavy
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate, decorrent; rather dense; pale cream, tending then to ocher
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3-8 x 1.5-2.5 cm; cylindrical, often attenuated at the base, flared at the apex; whitish, then stained with ocher; full, firm, smooth, then slightly wrinkled
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thick; firm; whitish, in old age of ocher-yellowish in the cortical area of the stem
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Ocher-yellowish
Odor
Mildly fruity or woody, generally not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownGreenYellowGrayPink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Russula medullata by these plants
Pines, Spruces, Oaks
Species Status
Wide distribution in Europe
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Russula medullata
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russulas
Toxicity and Edibility of Russula medullata
Is Russula medullata Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
