Come on! Have a go at my Russula!

[NickCantle]

That's a good point actually. I told you this was a bad idea!

Either of you could be right, the smell might have faded?

[FungiJohn]

Originally Posted by Hedge Witch

Taste unpleasant / rather acrid

I never read Nicks info ... I headed straight for the images

[mykonik]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

I know, I know. You'll all hate me for doing this, but I figured I might get a little closer to a positive identification for these brown Russulas

They certainly look very distinctive, I tend to be wise with this genus and no assume, or even 'think' what it might be, but let's start the ball rolling!

There weren't many of them, but I spotted two groups. Growing with Birch, Oak and pine. Lots of bracken nearby. Taste and smell not distinctive at all.







All help and suggestions appreciated, along with words along the lines of 'Not a chance without microscopy'

Nick

It's one of the sect. Pectinatae to which both Russula amoenolens / sororia belong - so both Fungi John and Hedge Witch are right about their choices - but which one of that group is another matter !

Nick

PS Very nice images !

[NickCantle]

Brilliant, thank you very much to all those who suggested, and cheers Nick for the icing on the cake. Thanks for your kind comments re: my photographs

Now you must sumo wrestle to win the label for the Gallery

I jest, but good to put a name to it. Nice to find something not all that commonly reported

[FungiJohn]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

Brilliant, thank you very much to all those who suggested, and cheers Nick for the icing on the cake. Thanks for your kind comments re: my photographs

Now you must sumo wrestle to win the label for the Gallery

I jest, but good to put a name to it. Nice to find something not all that commonly reported

and now will you look at my 'pre WAB foray' thread. ... at least bump it up so Nick can see it

[NickCantle]

I'll be as subtle as a mouse

[FungiJohn]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

I'll be as subtle as a mouse

Nice one Nick