Synonyms: Agaricus foetens, Agaricus incrassatus.
Common name: stinking brittlegill.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Russula foetens commonly known as the stinking russula is a common Russula mushroom found in deciduous and coniferous forests.
Belarusian: Валуй, Catalan: Cualbra pudent, Czech: Holubinka smrdutá, Erzya: Митя панго, Estonian: Haisev pilvik, Finnish: Haisuhapero, French: Russule fétide, Georgian: მყრალი ხრაშუნა, German: Stink-Täubling, Hungarian: Büdös galambgomba, Komi-Permyak: Ниндуль, Lithuanian: Dvokiančioji ūmėdė, Polish: Gołąbek śmierdzący, Romanian: Vinețică puturoasă, Sakha: Оҕус мунна (тэллэй), Swedish: Stinkkremla, Ukrainian: Валуй (гриб).
Russula foetens is a species of mushroom characterized by its brown to reddish-brown cap, white to yellowish gills, and strong unpleasant odor. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from June to October in association with oak and pine trees, often found in wooded areas with rich soil. The cap ranges from 3-8 cm in diameter and has a wrinkled or cracked appearance. The stem is white to yellowish, stout, and measures 3-6 cm tall and 1-2 cm wide.
Stinking russula mushrooms (Russula foetens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 18, 2018
Stinking russula mushroom (Russula foetens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2019
Dissected stinking russula mushroom (Russula foetens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2019
Stinking russula mushrooms (Russula foetens) on Forest Service Road 203 in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, June 29, 2019
Dissected stinking russula mushroom (Russula foetens) on Forest Service Road 203 in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, June 29, 2019
Stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2021
Stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) on a lawn near a parking place on Sundew Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Kountze, Texas, June 12, 2022
Spores of stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) collected a day before in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, June 13, 2022
Underside of stinking russula mushrooms (Russula foetens) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2023
Cross section of stinking russula mushrooms (Russula foetens) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2023
Stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) under oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 3, 2024
Stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) with cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 3, 2024Observations of Russula foetens in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus can be found in various locations, including Lick Creek Park, Sam Houston National Forest, Big Thicket National Preserve, and Hensel Park. The mushrooms typically grow on or near the ground, often under oak trees. They have been spotted during different times of the year, including September, June, November, and May. Dissections of the mushrooms have been conducted to examine their internal structure, and spores have been collected for further study. The observations suggest that Russula foetens is a relatively common species in the region, with sightings recorded over several years. The fungus has been found in both urban and natural areas, including lawns and forests, indicating its adaptability to different environments.
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