It looks like you found the Emetic Russula (Russula emetica), or "The Sickener." Russulas are easy to identify as a genus, but difficult to narrow down the individual species because of microscopic differences between them. I've always loved the jaunty red caps of this species peeking up from beneath the pines.
Thanks! I'm trying to learn how to identify conifers by their needles. I usually pay attention to the bark, cones, and length of the needles - but I should pay closer attention to the number of needles, especially for species that appear similar.
It looks like you found the Emetic Russula (Russula emetica), or "The Sickener." Russulas are easy to identify as a genus, but difficult to narrow down the individual species because of microscopic differences between them. I've always loved the jaunty red caps of this species peeking up from beneath the pines.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to ask, is that Sugar Pine?
ReplyDeleteYes. The only 5-needle one at this elevation. The higher-elevation cousin in the Sierra is the Western White Pine.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the ID on the fungus.
Yes. The only 5-needle one at this elevation. The higher-elevation cousin in the Sierra is the Western White Pine.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the ID on the fungus.
Thanks! I'm trying to learn how to identify conifers by their needles. I usually pay attention to the bark, cones, and length of the needles - but I should pay closer attention to the number of needles, especially for species that appear similar.
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