Taxonomy
Russula aff. clelandii
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