Russula emetica? The Sickener...

tigger · #1 (**permalink**) 29-09-2008, 08:18 PM

Hi

Wondered if you could tell me if this is a Russula emetica? It was found under Scots Pine on my front lawn. Thanks. Jane

fairplay · #2 (**permalink**) 29-09-2008, 08:30 PM

Hi Jane,

The stem of the Sickener is pure white, I would say this is most probably Russula rosea (formerly lepida) The Rosy Brittlegill.

There are others very similar so that is not a definitive answer.

Neil.

Stewy · #3 (**permalink**) 29-09-2008, 08:33 PM

I doubt it with the pink colouring on the stem but then again I'm not an expert!!

fairplay · #4 (**permalink**) 29-09-2008, 08:44 PM

Ah, but your not far off Stewy !!

Neil.

Stewy · #5 (**permalink**) 29-09-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fairplay

Ah, but your not far off Stewy !!

Neil.

I know Neil, I hadn't even seen your post!!!!!!

Andy Overall · #6 (**permalink**) 29-09-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tigger

Hi

Wondered if you could tell me if this is a Russula emetica? It was found under Scots Pine on my front lawn. Thanks. Jane

Hello Jane,

Its not the Sickener and its not Russula rosea the latter species grows in association with deciduous trees. Unfortunately there are a few Russula species that fruit with Scots Pine that may have a pinkish stem, though I suspect you may have R. xerampelina here. Another is R. sardonia though this tends to be more a purplish-brown. If you collect the specimens, note whether the stem goes a honey brown colour upon handling. The fruit body after some time should give off a crab-like smell, if so you have the species I have suggested. If it does neither of these, it will mean considering other species.

Andy

fairplay · #7 (**permalink**) 29-09-2008, 09:20 PM

I knew if I made that DELIBERATE MISTAKE (ho-hum) it would bring Andy out of hibernation.

Neil.

tigger · #8 (**permalink**) 29-09-2008, 09:31 PM

Thanks Guys I will check it out tomorrow and will let you know. Jane

fairplay · #9 (**permalink**) 29-09-2008, 10:25 PM

Oh, and do let us know if that Scot's Pine was only a teeny weeny Scot's Pine and 'all the other trees' are deciduous. (there's hope for me yet !)

Neil.

Andy Overall · #10 (**permalink**) 30-09-2008, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fairplay

I knew if I made that DELIBERATE MISTAKE (ho-hum) it would bring Andy out of hibernation.

Neil.

Sorry Neil, buggers these fungi hey? It's only I collected R. xerampelina with Scots Pine over the weekend and those in the pic matched mine nicely. He say's scratching his head, wiping his eyes and yawning out of his deep slumber.

Andy