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Green-cracking Russula

Russula virescens

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Field Notes

Description:

Lone carpophore on the forest floor. Cap about 10 cm in diameter, velvety dark-greenish, with cracks on edges and depressed in center. No volva nor stem ring.

Habitat:

Foothills of Jura massif. Town park, wooded area, mainly deciduous trees, some conifers. Carpophore barely protruding through fallen leaves.

Notes:

Edible and appreciated.

Reference Links:

Russula virescens - Wikipedia

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