Russula silvicola Shaffer
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Dozens of species of red-capped Russula have been reported from Eastern North America. This group will require a comprehensive, molecular phylogenetic analysis to determine the identity and distribution of North American species.

Description

Cap: Shades of pink to red; convex, smooth, dry; peels easily. Gills: Crowded. Stalk: White, smooth. Only safely distinguished from other red Russulas by microscopic examination.

Where To Find

Found solitary or in small groups in mixed forests, usually on well-rotted logs or woody debris.

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Russula silvicola
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Russulales
Family: Russulaceae
Genus: Russula
Species:
R. silvicola
Binomial name
Russula silvicola
Shaffer (1975)

Russula silvicola is a species of agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae.[1] Found in North America, it was described as new to science in 1975.[2] It is considered inedible. It has a strong peppery flavor.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Russula silvicola Shaffer 1975". MycoBank. International Mycological Association. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  2. ^ Shaffer RL. (1975). "Some common North American species of Russula subsect. Emeticinae". Beihefte zur Nova Hedwigia. 51: 201–37.
  3. ^ Phillips, Roger (2010) [2005]. Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. p. 149. ISBN 978-1-55407-651-2.
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