Purple-bloom Russula - Russula mariae

Stunning mushroom with a bright pinkish purple cap that was covered in white bloom. The stem was pink and gills were cream-colored. Cap size was approximately 6 cm diameter. The cap and stem were very soft, smooth, and dry to the touch.

Habitat: Mixed forest

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Ernst

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You really know how to find such colour full once. Beautiful Russula sp. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks, Ernst! This is one of my favorites. The cap feels like velvet and the color is so wonderfully vibrant! Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Wonderful! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks :) Posted 5 years ago

The Purple-bloom Russula

This gorgeous Russula is common under oaks in eastern North America. It has a purple cap that is covered with a white dusting or "bloom," and its stem is flushed with a paler version of the cap color. The spore print is cream colored to pale yellow, and the taste is mild or slightly oily and unpleasant.

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Similar species: Russulales

Species identified by Christine Young