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Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Forest.

Notes:

Dry red cap, cup-like depression in the middle. Appeared to have damage from something feeding on it.

Species ID Suggestions

Russula emetica complex?
Megan
0

Russula emetica comex?
Megan
1

Russula sp
dawn.r.mccarthy
1

Russula cessans
Nicholas4
1

Comments (2)
Nicholas4
I saw it just now and I think its a Russula Cessans.. its edible and usually grows under pine trees. hope its helpfull.. Nick
Latimeria
I'm not sure about Russula emetica, I compared some pictures and the cap looks like a different shape. I won't rule it out, but I'll wait for a second opinion.

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Mushroom Mapping

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2011

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