Russula decolorans
(Copper Brittlegill)

Habitat

Grows under Ponderosa and Lodgepole pine trees. Usually just pushing up through the pine needles.

Description

This is another edible Russula. They can be very abundant under Lodgepole pine trees. Often forming mushrumps in the pine needle duff. They stain grey when cut or scratched in the context of the stalk. The bugs get to them rather quickly. Growing in small groups scattered to gregarious. Very common.

Although they say it's associated with various conifers especially pines in Colorado there are several lookalikes of which it is often confused with. Another sister species Russula sp. 'pseudodecolorans' which looks nearly identical is associated with Ponderosa Pine and does not have a grey staining stipe context.

Location

Colorado

Spore Print

White to Yellow

Edibility

Edible

Color

Yellow to Orange

Last Updated

Sep 12 2024 10:25 AM

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