Velvet brittlegill
Russula violeipes
A species of Russulas.
The velvet brittlegill mushroom stands out due to the prominent purple hues that grace its cap. The cap begins with a smooth, velvety feel, gradually flattening out as it matures. This species predominantly thrives in both deciduous and coniferous woodlands, showing a preference for broad-leaved trees and typically emerging during the summer and autumn seasons. It belongs to a broader fungal family recognized for its wide array of colors and its characteristically firm, yet fragile, flesh.
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Attributes of Velvet brittlegill
Cap Diameter
2 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 17 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 cm across; hemispherical to convex to flat; olive-yellow, purple; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Gills
Shortly decurrent; pale cream
Stem
Stem 4 - 7 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; tapering to the base; white, red-purple; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
White
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild fishy, developing into herring scent.
Body Color
GreenYellowWhitePurple
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 Velvet brittlegill by these plants
Oaks, Pines, European beech
Species Status
Not very common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Velvet brittlegill
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russulas
Toxicity and Edibility of Velvet brittlegill
Is Velvet brittlegill Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
