Geranium Brittlegill
Russula fellea
41.5514, -8.42305
Field Notes
Description:
The cap is usually 4–9 cm wide, and convex, flattening later, and often with a broad central boss (umbo). It is sometimes furrowed at the margin when mature. The similarly coloured, but paler stipe is firm and stout, and is 2–6 cm high by 1–2 cm wide. The gills are adnexed, and are the same colour as the stem, giving a spore print that is white to pale cream. The flesh is white, and does not change colour on cutting. It tastes hot,and often has a bitter tang. The smell is variously reported to resemble geraniums,[1] or apple sauce.
Habitat:
Russula fellea appears in autumn, and is found with beech (Fagus) in Britain, but in Europe it sometimes occurs with spruce (Picea). It is normally associated with well-drained acid soils, and is widespread in the northern temperate zones; Britain; Europe, and Asia. It is not present in North America where it is replaced by the closely related R.simillima.It grows in deciduous and coniferous woods, and forests.
Notes:
Spotted in a supermarket garden near my house
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