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unknown red Russula

Photo by garylincoff
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Field Notes

Description:

fragile fleshed, red capped, white gilled Russula

Habitat:

on the ground under oaks

Notes:

Central Park, late spring and summer

Species ID Suggestions

The Sickener

Russula emetica

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Comments (1)
garylincoff
Russula emetica typically occurs in sphagnum moss areas - that is, wetland environments. This is a common dry land mushroom. It's also quite mild to the taste - not hot or peppery or acrid at all.
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PublishedMay 3, 2010

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