Primrose brittlegill
Russula sardonia
A species of Russulas.
The Primrose brittlegill stands out due to its striking purple cap, which lightens over time, and its densely packed gills with a yellowish hue. This particular species thrives in acidic environments and is commonly observed in pine forests. Its spores manifest as a yellow powder, and it possesses a distinctive pungent flavor, highly regarded by those who appreciate such details.
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Attributes of Primrose brittlegill
Cap Diameter
5 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
hemispherical at first,becoming convex to flat.The cap surface is smooth,typically deep purple-violet,less commonly red-purple (greenish or yellow in two rare color forms)
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
The gills are pale yellow-cream
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
The stem is smooth,flushed with the cap color
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale yellow-ocher to cream
Odor
Mildly fruity aroma.
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 Primrose brittlegill by these plants
Spruces, Pines, Oaks, Scots pine
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Scientific Classification of Primrose brittlegill
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russulas
Toxicity and Edibility of Primrose brittlegill
Is Primrose brittlegill Toxic?
The Primrose brittlegill, frequently encountered in both pine and broadleaf forests, typically emerges in the late summer and autumn months. Despite its notable light pink to creamy cap, this mushroom contains substances that cause mild stomach discomfort. It is crucial to differentiate it from edible species.
Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
Low toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-4 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Experience of minor digestive upset in the stomach and intestines.
