Taxonomy

Russula aff. clelandii O.K. Mill. & R.N. Hilton (1987)

Red List Status -


Description

Cap: convex; 30-50 mm diameter; velutinate; red with a whitish bloom; margin entire.

Stipe: cylindrical; 40 - 50 × 4–5 mm; minutely velutinate; pinkish red, much paler than cap.

Gills: adnexed; moderately crowded; white; lamellulae absent.

Spore print: white.

Spores:

Notes: this collection is characterized by its bright red cap, white gills and pinkish red stipe.

Patrick Leonard 2019

Geographical distribution