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Russula grata is a species of fungus belonging to the family Russulaceae. It has a cosmopolitan distribution.
Source: Wikipedia
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Distribution
Uncommon but widespread
Habitat
With mixed broadleaved trees
Associates
Fagus
Conservation
LC
Cap
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| Shape | Convex, Flattened |
| Surface | Smooth, Viscid |
| Width | 5 - 8 cm |
| Margin | Sulcate |
| Peeling | 1/2 |
Gills
Thick, spotted and marked with ochre-brown
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| Spacing | close |
Flesh
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| Odour | Strong of marzipan, bitter almonds |
| Taste | Very acrid in cap and gills |
Stem
Firm and thick-fleshed, brownish at base
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| Texture | Smooth |
Macrochemicals
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| Guaiac |
Spores
Very tall warts, up to 2μm, often connected by large wing-like crests
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| Shape | Subglobose |
| Ornamentation | Reticulate, Warty |
| Size | 7-8.5 x 7-8 μm |
Microscopic Features
Dermatocystidia rare, poorly defined and weak staining
| Dermatocystidia | Cylindrical |
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Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Order: Russulales
- ↳ Family: Russulaceae
- ↳ Genus: Russula
Synonyms
- Russula laurocerasi Melzer
- Russula subfoetens var. grata (Britzelm.) Romagn.
- Russula subfoetens var. grata (Britzelm.) Romagn. comb. inval.
Reference Sources
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
G. Kibby (2021) The Genus Russula in Great Britain. Geoffrey Kibby.
