One of several dull caped Russula, their spore prints are often the best form of ID. The Blueband Brittlegill has a decurrent cap showing their gills.

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One of several dull caped Russula, their spore prints are often the best form of ID. The Blueband Brittlegill has a decurrent cap showing their gills. The flesh does not blacken when damaged

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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