Darkening brittlegill

Russula vinosa

A species of Russulas.

The Russula firmula, commonly known as the darkening brittlegill, presents with a cap that ranges in color from brown to purplish, intensifying in hue over time or when handled. This species thrives in both broadleaf and needle-leaved woodlands, making its appearance during the warmer months of summer and the transitional period of autumn. A distinctive feature of this mushroom is its delicate gills, which are prone to crumbling with ease, akin to chalk. Its stem is robust and lighter in color than the cap, frequently exhibiting a bulbous base. The darkening brittlegill is a member of thea intricate and varied Russulaceae family.

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Attributes of Darkening brittlegill

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Cap Diameter
4 - 12 cm
Height
3 - 11 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 15 cm across; pale to dark blood red or livid purple; peeling only at margin
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Somewhat distant; pale buff
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 40-150 x 15-30 mm; white; flushing grayish black when bruised or with age
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
White, blackening
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Light yellow
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
RedWhitePurple
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to reddish or gray-black
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Darkening brittlegill by these plants
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Darkening brittlegill

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russulas
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Toxicity and Edibility of Darkening brittlegill

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Is Darkening brittlegill Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.

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