Common name: Short-stemmed Russula.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Russula brevipes is a species of mushroom commonly known as the short-stemmed russula or the stubby brittlegill. It is widespread in North America, and was reported from Pakistan in 2006. The fungus grows in a mycorrhizal association with trees from several genera, including fir, spruce, Douglas-fir, and hemlock. Fruit bodies are white and large, with convex to funnel-shaped caps measuring 7–30 cm (3–12 in) wide set atop a thick stipe up to 8 cm (3 in) long. The gills on the cap underside are closely spaced and sometimes have a faint bluish tint. Spores are roughly spherical, and have a network-like surface dotted with warts.
Arabic: روسولا قصيرة الساق, Chinese: 短柄紅菇.
Russula brevipes is a species of mushroom characterized by its short stem, typically 2-5 cm tall, and cap that ranges from 3-8 cm in diameter, often with a pinkish to reddish-brown color. In East and Central Texas, it tends to fruit in late summer to early fall, commonly associated with oak trees, particularly Quercus stellata and Quercus buckleyi. The flesh is white to cream-colored, and the spore print is white. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including wooded areas and along trails, often in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter.
Short-stemmed russula mushrooms (stubby brittlegill, Russula brevipes) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 30, 2018
Short-stemmed russula mushrooms (stubby brittlegill, Russula brevipes) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 5, 2018
Short-stemmed russula mushrooms (stubby brittlegill, Russula brevipes) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 17, 2018
Short-stemmed (stubby) brittlegill (Russula brevipes) mushroom collected at mushroom walk with Gulf States Mycological Society in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, June 22, 2019
Short-stemmed (stubby) brittlegill mushrooms (Russula brevipes)(?) under small oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 30, 2019
Short-stemmed russula mushrooms (stubby brittlegill, Russula brevipes) together with Entoloma strictius on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery, Texas, September 13, 2020
Short-stemmed russula mushrooms (stubby brittlegill, Russula brevipes) under small oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021
Short-stemmed russula mushrooms (stubby brittlegill, Russula brevipes) with cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021
Short-stemmed russula mushrooms (stubby brittlegill, Russula brevipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 2, 2021
Short-stemmed russula mushrooms (stubby brittlegill, Russula brevipes) in cross section on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 2, 2021
Short-stemmed Russula mushrooms (Russula brevipes) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 6, 2021
Short-stemmed Russula mushrooms (Russula brevipes) with cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 6, 2021Observations of Russula brevipes were made in East and Central Texas from 2018 to 2021. The fungus was found in various locations, including Sam Houston National Forest, Lick Creek Park, and Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. It typically grew under small oaks or in wooded areas. The mushrooms were observed during different times of the year, with sightings in September, October, December, June, and July. Some observations included notes on the mushroom's appearance, such as its short stem, and some included cross-sections of the fungus. The species was often found alone, but in one instance, it was found growing alongside Entoloma strictius. Overall, the observations suggest that Russula brevipes is a relatively common species in East and Central Texas, particularly in wooded areas with oak trees.
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