Mushrooms occurring in Europe - Leucopaxillus rhodoleucus

By marianomariano | Nature - mushrooms | 31 Aug 2019


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Leucopaxillus rhodoleucus - Cap 30 to 80 mm in diameter, white, creamy white, velvety to the touch, fibrous; spherical in young, then flat and slightly concave. The bank was initially rolled up, later uneven and wavy.

Lamellae initially pink-salmon, pale in older fruiting bodies; adherent to the stipe, dense.

Stem 30 to 70 mm high, cylindrical, white or cream.

White, unchanging pulp. The taste is slightly sweet. Odor not detectable.

Occurrence: Mostly in coniferous forests, less often mixed. Very rare.

Value: Inedible mushroom.

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