Russula mariae
Purple-bloom Russula Family Russulaceae
Potentially Edible Dry, purple to deep purple-red cap with white gills and white-purple stalk.
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Description Cap: 2.5-5 cm (1-2") wide. Convex to flat, slightly sunken. Dry, powdery to velvety. Purple to maroon. Flesh: White, brittle. Gills: Attached, close, narrow and white to yellow.
Description
Cap: 2.5-5 cm (1-2") wide. Convex to flat, slightly sunken. Dry, powdery to velvety. Purple to maroon.
Flesh: White, brittle.
Gills: Attached, close, narrow and white to yellow.
Cap and Purple Stalk
Gills
Stalk: 2.5-7.5 cm (1-3") long and 1-2.5 cm (3/8-1") thick. Whitish purple to pink. Spore print: White to cream.
Stalk: 2.5-7.5 cm (1-3") long and 1-2.5 cm (3/8-1") thick. Whitish purple to pink.
Spore print: White to cream.
Habitat and Range Near oak on ground in woods or grassy area. Individual to several. Canada to Florida, west to Michigan Season June-October.
Near oak on ground in woods or grassy area. Individual to several. Canada to Florida, west to Michigan
Season
June-October.
Purple Stalk
