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Russula aurea fungus (Amanita) in Netherlands I was thinking this rather large fungus would be easy to identify, yet I am unable to find a match. Autumn,Fall,Gilded brittlegill,Heesch,Netherlands,Russula aurea,Wide angle Click/tap to enlarge

Russula aurea fungus (Amanita) in Netherlands

I was thinking this rather large fungus would be easy to identify, yet I am unable to find a match.

    comments (5)

  1. Side view:

    Russula aurea fungus in Netherlands - sideview  Autumn,Fall,Heesch,Netherlands,Russula aurea,Wide angle
    Posted 10 years ago
  2. It's probably an Amanita. Posted 10 years ago
    1. Thanks that at least gives some direction. Posted 10 years ago
    2. I did some more research and I am thinking it is this one:

      http://www.first-nature.com/fungi/russula-aurea.php
      Posted 10 years ago
  3. This is so attractive. Posted 10 years ago

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''Russula aurea'', commonly known as the gilded brittlegill, is an uncommon species of mushroom found in deciduous woodland in Europe in summer and early autumn. Unlike many red-capped members of the genus, it is edible and mild-tasting.

Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 28, 2013. Captured Oct 27, 2013 14:50.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/16.0
  • 1/5s
  • ISO100
  • 21mm