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.
LostashSwithland Woods18 October 2012
David NichollsCademan Wood04 November 2012
David NichollsMartinshaw Wood01 October 2004
David NichollsCharnwood Lodge02 October 2005
AJ CannUlverscroft24 September 2017
AJ CannUlverscroft24 September 2017Spore print white
AJ CannCademan Wood12 November 2017Greying stem of aged specimen
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David NichollsChange Spinney, Ratby17 November 2011
David NichollsCharnwood Lodge01 September 2012
David NichollsMartinshaw Wood19 October 2012
David NichollsMartinshaw Wood27 October 2012
