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Russula recondita is a species of brittlegill mushroom in the genus Russula. It is recognized for its morphological, ecological, and molecular characteristics, and is classified within the family Russulaceae.
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Distribution
Widespread
Habitat
On sandy or loamy soils with Quercus, Tilia and sometimes conifers
Associates
Quercus, Tilia
Cap
Viscid when wet. Margin sulcate-pectinate.
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| Shape | Convex, Flattened, Depressed |
| Surface | Smooth, Viscid |
| Width | 3.5 - 7 cm |
| Margin | Sulcate |
| Peeling | 9/20 |
Gills
Frequently bifurcating
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| Spacing | close |
Flesh
| Odour | Sour, oily, earthy or even fishy |
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| Taste | Mild, oily |
Stem
Firm but brittle.Slightly rooting at base. Cavernous when old. Often with small purplish-rust spots at base
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| Shape | Cylindric |
Macrochemicals
| FeSO4 | |
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| Guaiac |
Spores
With warts up to 0.7, frequent connectives and crests to form partial reticulum
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| Shape | Subglobose |
| Ornamentation | Reticulate, Warty |
| Size | 7-8.5 x 5.6-7 μm |
Microscopic Features
Dermatocystidia cylindric to tapered or attenuate, weakly staining in SV. 0-septate
| Dermatocystidia | Cylindrical |
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Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Order: Russulales
- ↳ Family: Russulaceae
- ↳ Genus: Russula
Synonyms
- Russula pectinata sensu Dennis, Orton & Hora [TBMS 43(Suppl.), 1960], sensu Rayner (1985)
- Russula pectinatoides Peck
Reference Sources
G. Kibby (2021) The Genus Russula in Great Britain. Geoffrey Kibby.
