About Russula cerolens Shaffer
Description: The cap of Russula cerolens is brownish, measuring approximately 4 to 11 centimeters in diameter. It begins as a rounded shape, develops into a convex shape, and eventually becomes depressed as it ages. The gills start out white and turn cream-colored or yellowish as the mushroom matures. They are adnexed to adnate. The stipe measures roughly 3 to 8 centimeters long and 1 to 2.5 centimeters wide. It is white in color and often has an orange base. In older specimens, the stipe becomes more cream-colored and frequently develops brownish or orangish stains. The spore print of this mushroom is white. It has a bitter to acrid taste, and is often described as having an unpleasant odor. Habitat and ecology: Russula cerolens grows under both hardwood and conifer trees. In coastal areas, it is known to produce fruiting bodies in large numbers under shore pine trees. It occurs across the Pacific Northwest. It is also found in California, where it often grows under Monterey pine trees along the coast.
