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Crusty Russula - Russula crustosa Cap: Nearly flat with a shallow, central depression; Cracks near the center; lavender with brownish spots<br />
Gills: Attached; crowded; forking; cream-colored<br />
Stem: White, dry, and smooth; brownish yellow discoloration at the base<br />
Habitat: Mixed forest Crusty Russula,Geotagged,Russula,Russula crustosa,Summer,United States,fungus,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

Crusty Russula - Russula crustosa

Cap: Nearly flat with a shallow, central depression; Cracks near the center; lavender with brownish spots
Gills: Attached; crowded; forking; cream-colored
Stem: White, dry, and smooth; brownish yellow discoloration at the base
Habitat: Mixed forest

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"Russula crustosa", commonly known as the crusty russula, is a species of fungus in the family Russulaceae. It is found in Asia and North America.

Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Mar 17, 2020. Captured Sep 15, 2019 09:02 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm