Russula decolorans
| Russula decolorans | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Subkingdom: | Dikarya |
| Phylum: | Basidiomycota |
| Subphylum: | Agaricomycotina |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Russulales |
| Family: | Russulaceae |
| Genus: | Russula |
| Species: | R. decolorans |
| Binomial name | |
| Russula decolorans Fr. 1838 | |
Russula decolorans is an edible, Russula mushroom, found in groups in coniferous forests.
Description
The cap is convex, with a depressed centre when old, often brick-red and slippery when young. The cap grows up to 10 cm. The flesh is white and turns grey when old. It has a mild taste. The spores are pale ochre.
See also
References
- E. Garnweidner. Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe. Collins. 1994.