Ochre Brittlegill - Russula ochroleuca
Description
With a 4 to 10 cm in diameter, the ochre-yellow cap is initially convex and then flat, developing a slight depression at maturity. Gills are creamy white. Stem creamy-white, becoming pale grey and quite soft with age.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Woodland of all types in drier areas where the soil is well drained.
When to see it
August to November
UK Status
Common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015