Russula purpureaflava
A very pretty medium sized mushroom with flat, dished cap usually crimson and very much darker at the centre. Stipe is thick, clean white and wider towards the base, gills are a warm yellow-cream colour, often exposed at the margin and sometimes toothy. Up to 120mm across and 120mm tall.
Open eucalyptus forest with grass.
Lat: -37.81, Long: 145.25
Spotted on Jun 2, 2012
Submitted on Jun 8, 2012
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