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Beechwood Sickener

Russula nobilis

Description:

Bright red, slightly sticky cap, white narrowly spaced gills, and a white stem. Many were growing in the area in various stages of development. The largest had a cap size of 4 inches.

Habitat:

Growing on the ground in a wet, deciduous forest.

Notes:

This species is inedible, and probably poisonous in large quantities. Symptoms following minor ingestion are gastrointestinal in nature.

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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Jul 15, 2017
Submitted on Jul 17, 2017

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