Blood red russula
Russula sanguinaria
A species of Russulas.
The deep red cap of Russula sanguinea, which may lighten over time due to age or sunlight, makes it easily identifiable. This species features a rather thick stem and is frequently discovered in both broadleaf and needle-leaved woodlands, where it forms a symbiotic relationship with trees. Its fruiting bodies typically emerge from late summer through autumn.
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Attributes of Blood red russula
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap up to 10 cm in diameter; convex, later flattens; bright blood-red, or rose coloured, fading slightly with age
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Adnate to slightly decurrent; narrow; cream to pale ochre
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem firmly robust; commonly flushed with the cap colour occasionally white; streaked vertically
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cream to pale ochre
Odor
Faintly fruity, generally mild.
Body Color
RedGrayWhitePink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Blood red russula by these plants
Spruces, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widespread in the northern temperate zones
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Blood red russula
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russulas
Toxicity and Edibility of Blood red russula
Is Blood red russula Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
