Slender Brittlegill

Russula gracillima Jul.Schäff.

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Slender Brittlegill by month
Month	Records
January	0
February	0
March	0
April	0
May	0
June	0
July	90
August	17
September	0
October	1
November	1
December	0

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

Colorado 2 records · Foraging rules
British Columbia 1 records · Foraging rules
Tennessee 1 records · Foraging rules

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Identification traits

Cap shape	convex
Underside (gills, pores or teeth)	gills
Stem features	bare
Spore print color	cream

Traits vary. Use them to ask better questions of an expert, not to make a final call.

About

The mushroom Russula gracillima, commonly known as the slender brittlegill, is a member of the genus Russula, whose members are commonly known as brittlegills. It is a small, pale, long stemmed brittlegill associated mainly with birch and is occasional in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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