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Mushroom

Genus: Russula

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Field Notes

Description:

Mostly white with splashes of red. Cap appeared fringed but I doubt if this is its natural appearance. It looks like the cap has deteriorated and the gills are showing through.

Habitat:

Open area in state park in SW Pennsylvania

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
William_Dembowski
Clive ... That is a perfect example of what I am talking about. Very interesting.
William_Dembowski
One of the problems I have with identifying mushrooms is their changing appearance as they go through the life cycle. Some of changes are quite dramatic but not shown in literature on the subject.

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Mission
Mushroom Mapping
Photographed
PublishedDecember 23, 2011

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