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Russula delica |
Russula delica, the Milk-white Russula, emerges from the earth pushing up pine needles, turf or leaf litter; hence, the large off-white cap is usually badly marked. Although not considered poisonous, this mushroom has a poor flavour and is generally considered inedible. |
| One of the largest mushrooms in the Russula genus, this
fairly common white species is difficult to find in good condition because
its dry cap is so often soiled and damaged while still below ground.
Russula delica is commonly referred to as the Milk-white Russula. |
Cap |
5 to 18 cm in diameter, this fairly common
mushroom resembles a milk cap in its development and general form. The cap
is quite substantially expanded by the time that it emerges from the
earth, and it often pushes up soil and leaf litter that often marks the
cap. Convex, with an inrolled margin, it soon becomes funnel-shaped.
The dirty-white cap becomes pale yellowish-brown with age; its surface is matt and dry. Beneath the surface the flesh is white and does not change colour when cut. |
Gills |
Narrow and fairly crowded, the brittle white gills are decurrent. When damaged they release no milk - hence this species is classified as a Russula rather than Lactarius species. |
Stipe |
2 to 4 cm in diameter and cylindrical, the white stem is smooth and has no ring. |
Spore print |
White. |
Odour/taste |
Faintly fishy or oily odour; very bitter and hot taste. |
Habitat |
Coniferous and broad-leaf woodland. |
Season |
August to October. |
Occurrence |
Frequent. |
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