Ochre Brittlegill - Russula ochroleuca

Description

With a 4 to 10 cm in diameter, the ochre-yellow cap is initially convex and then flat, developing a slight depression at maturity. Gills are creamy white. Stem creamy-white, becoming pale grey and quite soft with age.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Woodland of all types in drier areas where the soil is well drained.

When to see it

August to November

UK Status

Common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Common names
Ochre Brittlegill, Common Yellow Russula
Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Russulales
Family:
Russulaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
41
First record:
01/10/2004 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
28/11/2023 (Timms, Sue)

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