Purple-bloom Russula (Russula mariae) in New Milford, United States

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Photo by Christine Y.

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Stunning mushroom with a purple cap, covered in white bloom. The stem was pink and gills were cream-colored. Cap size was approximately 6cm. The cap and stem were very soft, smooth, and dry to the touch.

Habitat:

Growing on the ground in a deciduous forest. The cap was just barely peeking out from underneath all the fall leaves that are already covering the forest floor.