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Purple-bloom Russula

Russula mariae

Photo by Christine Y.
Published on Project Noah
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41.4782, -73.2471

Field Notes

Description:

Pinkish purple cap with a central depression and a white bloom. Pinkish-purple stem and cream colored gills. Cap was 3 inches.

Habitat:

Growing under a hemlock tree on the border of a mixed forest and a meadow.

Reference Links:

Russula mariae (MushroomExpert.Com)

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