Synonyms: Russula consobrina, Russula pectinata.
Russula pectinatoides is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a cap that ranges from 2-6 cm in diameter, typically yellow to orange-yellow in color, and often with a depressed center. The gills are crowded, fragile, and white to cream-colored. The stem is slender, white, and 2-5 cm long. In East and Central Texas, Russula pectinatoides is commonly found growing on the ground in deciduous and mixed forests, particularly under oak, pine, and hickory trees, from summer to early fall. It tends to thrive in moist, shaded areas with rich soil.
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 7, 2018
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides on a lawn in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, July 3, 2019
Brown caps of brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides on a lawn in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, July 3, 2019
Group of brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides under live oaks on a lawn in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, July 3, 2019
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides on mulch under live oaks in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, July 3, 2019
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 27, 2019
Underside of brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 27, 2019
Underside of a brittlegill mushroom Russula pectinatoides on New Main Drive on campus of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 26, 2020
Brittlegill mushroom Russula pectinatoides on mulch under a live oak on New Main Drive on campus of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 26, 2020
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides in muddy area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 1, 2020
Dissected brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides in muddy area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 1, 2020
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides flanked by other species of brittlegill on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 1, 2020
Underside of a milkcap mushroom Russula pectinatoides(?) under bamboo growth on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, July 12, 2021
Cap of a milkcap mushroom Russula pectinatoides(?) under bamboo growth on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, July 12, 2021
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 21, 2021
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides(?) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 25, 2021
Cross section of brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides(?) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 25, 2021
Small foetid brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides collected in muddy area during mushroom walk on D. L. property. Bleakwood, Newton County, Texas, June 11, 2022
Caps of small foetid brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides collected in muddy area during mushroom walk on D. L. property. Bleakwood, Newton County, Texas, June 11, 2022
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024Russula pectinatoides has been observed in various locations throughout East and Central Texas. The fungus has been found on floodplains, lawns, and trails, often under live oaks or in areas with mulch. Observations have been recorded in Sam Houston National Forest, David E. Schob Nature Preserve, Texas A&M University campus, and several parks in College Station. The mushrooms typically have brown caps and have been found in groups or individually. They have been observed in a range of environments, from muddy areas to lawns and trails. The fungus has been spotted during various months, including July, October, and June, suggesting it may be active throughout the year. Some observations have noted the presence of other brittlegill species nearby, while others have highlighted the distinctive features of R. pectinatoides, such as its underside and cross-section.
Mushroom Observer and Facebook for learning names of local mushrooms.
This web page was generated by a special script.