Cracked Quilt Russula - Russula parvovirescens

Broadly convex/ flat cap with a shallow depression. It was dry, velvety, and had a cracked surface with large crustose patches. The color was blue-green and the margin lined. Gills and stipe were white.

Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest with lots of oak and pine.

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Flown Kimmerling

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One of my faves!

For some reason I've forgotten to post my photos of this mushie :o I have them somewhere... Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  I've wanted to find one for a long time <3. This was my first. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
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    Oh my! Congrats!
    
    They are fairly common in my area. I guess I took them for granted! :D Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      Thanks!
      
      You are so lucky! Posted 6 years ago

The Blue-green Cracking Russula

"Russula parvovirescens" is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus "Russula". Found in the eastern United States, it was described as new to science in 2006. It is similar in appearance to the more widespread "Russula virescens" and "R. crustosa", but can be distinguished from those species by its smaller stature, and microscopically by the voluminous terminal cells of the cap cuticle.

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Similar species: Russulales

Species identified by Christine Young