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The Sickener
Russela emetica
53.1167, -119.133
Field Notes
Description:
A poisonous but still eaten fungus that makes people somewhat ill. The definitive feature is the red cap which is similar to other Russela. On this trip we had seen a squirrel eating another kind of mushroom and we thought it possible that a squirrel nibbled on parts of this mushroom as well.
Habitat:
This fungus was found in sphagnum moss under conifers in the montane region of Mount Robson, but can be found in mixed woods as well. A wet season, there was an abundance of fungus. The cap of the mushroom was moist to touch.
Notes:
Photo by J.Bergie, K. Van Katwyck, Dr. X. Chen
Literature Cited:
National Audobon Society. 1990. National Audobon Society Pocket Guide: Familiar Mushrooms. Random House Publishing. Toronto
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 16, 2011
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