Russula virescens
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 Russula virescens
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Russula virescens is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula, sometimes called the Green-cracking russula.
[edit] Description
The cap is 5-15 cm wide and grainy, often with cracks. Cap colour is green/olive. The gills are close apart, white. Stipe 3-8 cm long, 2-4 cm wide, cylindrical or barrel-shaped.
[edit] Distribution and habitat
Russula virescens can be found growing in deciduous forests.
[edit] References
- "Danske storsvampe. Basidiesvampe" [a key to Danish basidiomycetes] J.H. Petersen and J. Vesterholt eds. Gyldendal. Viborg, Denmark, 1990. ISBN 87-01-09932-9
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