Russula adusta

Russula adusta is a species of mushroom. It is a member of the Russula subgenus Compactae.[1] The cap is brown to gray and somewhat shiny, with a mild taste and, reportedly, an odor of empty wine barrels.[1] It has white spores.[1] It can be found growing with conifers.[1] Similar species include Russula albonigra and R. densifolia.[1]

Russula adusta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Russulales
Family: Russulaceae
Genus: Russula
Species:
R. adusta
Binomial name
Russula adusta

See also

References

  1. Trudell, Steve; Ammirati, Joe (2009). Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. Timber Press Field Guides. Portland, OR: Timber Press. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-88192-935-5.


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