Species: Fragile Brittlegill (Russula fragilis)
Family: Gilled Mushrooms (RUSSULACEAE)
Category: Fungi
Location: One Sighting
A. Fungi
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B. Gilled Mushrooms (RUSSULACEAE)
The flesh of the fruiting bodies of the gilled mushrooms in this family is notably brittle, and often slimy. They often have colourful caps with white gills and stems.
C. Fragile Brittlegill (Russula fragilis)
The white stems are long and fragile, and the cap is variable in colour, often purple or wine-red.
Additional Information
Russulales Order Information
This is a diverse order that includes the milkcaps and brittlegills, and some club fungi and tooth fungi. They are parasitic or saprotrophic, many being found at the base of trees.
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Fragile Brittlegill
The white stems of Fragile Brittlegill are long and fragile, and the cap is variable in colour, often purple or wine-red.
