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Russula nigricans
blackening brittlegill, blackening russula
Specimens
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Distribution: Broad Widespread in Northern Hemisphere

Habitat: woodlands

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Edibility: Avoid

Description:
Edibility:

Avoid

Identification Notes:

Spores are white; growth up to 4 inches; cap diameter of up to 8 inches. It is distinguished from similar species, such as R. adusta and R. densifolia by its widely spaced gills.

Accepted Name:
Russula nigricans Fr.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Russula nigricans in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

CalPhotos: Russula nigricans photos

3 photographs:
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