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Russula silvicola Red, broadly convex cap that had a slightly sunken center. It was bright red, dry, and about 6 cm diameter. Gills were white and close. Stipe was white.<br />
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Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mostly deciduous forest. Geotagged,Russula,Russula silvicola,Summer,United States,fungus,mushroom,red Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Russula silvicola

Red, broadly convex cap that had a slightly sunken center. It was bright red, dry, and about 6 cm diameter. Gills were white and close. Stipe was white.

Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mostly deciduous forest.

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''Russula silvicola'' is a species of agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae. Found in North America, it was described as new to science in 1975.

Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Nov 4, 2018. Captured Aug 5, 2018 10:34 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm