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Red mushroom

Habitat:

Forest.

Notes:

Dry red cap, cup-like depression in the middle. Appeared to have damage from something feeding on it.

4 Species ID Suggestions

Megan
Megan 13 years ago
Russula emetica complex?
Megan
Megan 13 years ago
Russula emetica comex?
Russula sp
Nicholas4
Nicholas4 12 years ago
Russula cessans


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2 Comments

Nicholas4
Nicholas4 12 years ago

I saw it just now and I think its a Russula Cessans.. its edible and usually grows under pine trees.
hope its helpfull..
Nick

Latimeria
Latimeria 13 years ago

I'm not sure about Russula emetica, I compared some pictures and the cap looks like a different shape. I won't rule it out, but I'll wait for a second opinion.

Latimeria
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Latimeria

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jul 1, 2010
Submitted on Feb 19, 2011

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