''Russula silvicola'' is a species of
agaric
An agaric () is a type of fungus fruiting body characterized by the presence of a pileus (cap) that is clearly differentiated from the stipe (stalk), with lamellae (gills) on the underside of the pileus. In the UK, agarics are called "mushroom ...
fungus in the family
Russulaceae
The Russulaceae are a diverse family of fungi in the order Russulales, with roughly 1,900 known species and a worldwide distribution. They comprise the brittlegills and the milk-caps, well-known mushroom-forming fungi that include some edible ...
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Found in North America, it was described as new to science in 1975.
It is considered inedible. It has a strong peppery flavor.
See also
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List of ''Russula'' species
References
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silvicola
Fungi described in 1975
Fungi of North America
Inedible fungi
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