20/Aug/23, 3:16 PM
Raudoja, Harju County
Mixed forest (pine, spruce, birch, willow), in moss near forest road
59°22'46.5"N 25°28'58.9"E
🔆 Fair weather with slight overcast
Original Instagram postRussula roseipes
Rose-stemmed Brittlegill
- Scientific identification
- Russula roseipes Secr. ex Bres.
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Genus
- Russula
Names across languages
- English: Rose-stemmed Brittlegill
- German: Rosastieliger Täubling
- Estonian: Roosajalaline Pilvik
- Russian: Сыроежка розовоногая
The scientific profile
From the latest record: 2023-08-20.
Hymenium
Adnate, closely spaced gills, often white or cream-colored.
Cap
5-12 cm in diameter. Convex to flat, reddish to pinkish-brown, smooth surface.
Hymenium Attachment
Adnate to slightly adnexed to the stipe.
Stipe
Cylindrical, usually white, sometimes flushed with pinkish tones.
Spore print
Spore Print: White to cream.
Ecology
Mycorrhizal, associated with broadleaf and coniferous trees, including pines and spruces.
Edibility
Edible but caution is advised.
Fruit body
Up to 8-15 cm tall.
Microscopy
Spores are elliptic and ornamented.
Odour
Mild to slightly fruity.
Overview
Additional Information: Russula roseipes is characterized by its reddish to pinkish-brown cap and white to cream-colored gills. It is found in both broadleaf and coniferous forests, especially in association with pines and spruces. Its mild odor and closely spaced, adnate gills are distinguishing features. The edibility is not well-documented, making it advisable to exercise caution.
1883). Fung. Trident. 1(3): 37.
Field encounters
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