Russula brevipes
This large russula is easy to miss because of its squat size. It comes up under leaves and just leaves a mushhump to disclose its presence. It is white with a short squat stem. The flesh does not usually bruise. It is said to be edible but not worth the effort.
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Russula brevipes
Type: RussulaCollection date: 10/09/2008
Name: Russula brevipes
Common Name: Short-Stemmed Russula
Description: Large white cap and short stem. The cap is centrally depressed with age – the edges of the cap roll down when young. It is usually just seen as a mushhump in the leaves.
Edibility: Edible but not worthi it
Color: White to Cream
Size: 10 to 20cm
Cap type: Convex
Gills: Broadly Attached
Stem type: Equal – sturdy
Flesh: white non-discoloring
Texture: Flesh granular or brittle
Veil: none
Ring: none
Volva: none
Mycelium: white
Spore color: White,cream,yellowish
Habitat: Grows in woods
Habitat2: Grows on the ground
Habitat3: humus Oak Maple Beech Sasafras
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