Russula foetens
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Russula foetens commonly known as the stinking russula is an inedible, common Russula
mushroom found in deciduous and coniferous forests.
The strong stem is white or blotchy yellowish brown. The flesh has a strong acrid smell, when old has a fishy smell and bad taste.
Russula
Around 750 worldwide species of mycorrhizal mushrooms compose the genus Russula. They are typically common, fairly large, and brightly colored - making them one of the most recognizable genera among mycologists and mushroom collectors...
mushroom found in deciduous and coniferous forests.
Description
The cap is hemispherical and very slimy when young, soon convex, honey yellow to ochre brown and up to 10 cm in diameter. The gills and spores are pale cream.The strong stem is white or blotchy yellowish brown. The flesh has a strong acrid smell, when old has a fishy smell and bad taste.