Golden Brittlegill

Russula risigallina (Batsch) Sacc.

2 Observations

3 weeks ago Last Observed

Russula risigallina is a species of mushroom. It was previously known as R. chamaeleontina.

Source: Wikipedia

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Season

Native

Distribution

Widespread

Habitat

Under broadleaved trees

Associates

Fagus

Conservation

LC - Least Concern

IUCN Red Data List - Russula risigallina
Assessment date: 2025

Cap

Very fragile, matt, opaque. Sulcate margin with age

Colour
Shape	Convex, Flattened
Width	3 - 4 cm
Margin	Sulcate
Peeling	3/10

Gills

Broad, fragile

Colour
Spacing	subdistant

Flesh

Odour	Nil to sweet floral, said to be of roses
Taste	Mild

Stem

Soft and fragile, often rather slender

Colour
Shape	Clavate, Cylindric

Macrochemicals

FeSO₄
Guaiac

Spores

With isolated warts up to 1μm high

Colour
Shape	Subglobose
Ornamentation	Warty
Size	7-9 x 5.8-6.7 μm

Confirmed

Unconfirmed

Classification

↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
↳ Order: Russulales
↳ Family: Russulaceae
↳ Genus: Russula

Source: UKSI via NBN Atlas

Synonyms

Agaricus chamaeleontinus Lasch
Agaricus risigallinus Batsch
Agaricus vitellinus Pers.
Russula armeniaca Cooke
Russula chamaeleontina (Fr.) Fr.
Russula chamaeleontina (Lasch) Fr.
Russula lutea sensu auct. mult.
Russula lutea var. armeniaca (Cooke) Rea
Russula lutea var. luteorosella (Britzelm.) anon. ined.
Russula lutea var. luteorosella Britz.
Russula lutea var. ochracea Singer
Russula luteorosella Britzelm.
Russula ochracea sensu auct.
Russula risigalina (Batsch) Sacc.
Russula risigallina f. chamaeleontina (Lasch) Bon nom. inval.
Russula risigallina f. chamaeleontina (Lasch) Fr.
Russula risigallina f. luteorosella (Britzelm.) Bon
Russula risigallina var. chamaeleontina (Lasch) anon. ined.
Russula vitellina (Pers.) Fr.
Russula vitellina Gray