Russula ochroleuca
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 Russula ochroleuca
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Russula ochroleuca is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula.
[edit] Description
The cap is yellow and 5-12 cm wide, initially convex, later flat, or slightly depressed. The taste is mild. Gills are white to greyish white. The stipe is 3-7 cm long, 1-2 cm wide, cylindrical, white or later greyish.
[edit] Distribution and habitat
Russula ochroleuca grows in deciduous and coniferous forest, where it (at least in Northwestern Europe) is very common. Although considered edible, it is not known as particularly tasty.
[edit] References
- "Danske storsvampe. Basidiesvampe" [a key to Danish basidiomycetes] J.H. Petersen and J. Vesterholt eds. Gyldendal. Viborg, Denmark, 1990. ISBN 87-01-09932-9
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