Blackening Brittlegill

Russula nigricans

21th September 2018, Hayes Common
Growing in mixed woods. Two. Cap 5-9cm. Stem up to 5cm. Slight indistinct smell. Mild. Stem quite tough, gills very brittle. Sporeprint White. Spores 6.5-7.5µ x 5.5-7µ.

18th October 2013, Broke Hill Golf Course
Cap 5cm. Spore size seems too big for Blackening Brittlegill. ID is guess. Sporeprint white, or possible very, very pale tan. Spores 9-10.5µ x 7-9.5µ. Spore size seems too big for Blackening Brittlegill.


Spores