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Last Observed
Russula ochroleuca is a member of the genus Russula. A group that have become known as brittlegills. It has been commonly known as the common yellow russula for some years, and latterly the ochre brittlegill.
Source: Wikipedia
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Distribution
Common everywhere
Habitat
Under broadleaved and coniferous trees
Conservation
LC
Cap
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| Shape | Convex, Flattened |
| Surface | Smooth |
| Width | 5 - 10 cm |
| Margin | Smooth |
| Peeling | 7/10 |
Gills
| Colour | |
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| Spacing | crowded |
Stem
Firm then spongey and brittle, becoming grey with age or being waterlogged
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| Shape | Cylindric |
Macrochemicals
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Spores
| Colour | |
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| Ornamentation | Reticulate, Warty |
| Size | 8-10 x 7-8 μm |
Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Order: Russulales
- ↳ Family: Russulaceae
- ↳ Genus: Russula
Synonyms
- Agaricus ochroleucus Pers.
- Russula citrina Gillet
- Russula granulosa Cooke
- Russula ochroleuca (Pers. ex Secr.) Fr.
- Russula ochroleuca var. granulosa
- Russula ochroleuca var. granulosa (Cooke) Rea
Reference Sources
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 1. Geoffrey Kibby.
G. Kibby (2021) The Genus Russula in Great Britain. Geoffrey Kibby.
