Species: Purple Brittlegill (Russula atropurpurea)
Family: Gilled Mushrooms (RUSSULACEAE)
Category: Fungi
Location: One Sighting
A. Fungi
More extensive information on fungi can be found in a separate blog post.
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. Purple Brittlegill (Russula atropurpurea)
This species has a purple or wine-coloured cap and white gills and stem, and may be found under deciduous trees or conifers.
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.
Images
Purple Brittlegill
Purple Brittlegill may be found under deciduous trees or conifers.
Purple Brittlegill
Purple Brittlegill has a purple or wine-coloured cap and white gills and stem.
