Russula murrillii Burlingham
Mycologia 5: 310. 1913.

Common Name: none

• Description

  For description see Burlingham, Roberts, & 'California Mushrooms'.

• Habitat

  Scattered to gregarious in duff in mixed hardwood-conifer forests; fruiting from fall through early winter, common in north coastal forests and in the Sierra foothills.

• Edibility

  Unknown. Most mild Russulas are edible.

• Comments

  Russula murrillii can be distinguished by a dark purple to blackish purple cap lacking yellow splotches, yellow gills, a white stipe, and a mild odor and taste.

• References

  Burlingham, G.S. (1913). The Lactarieae of the Pacific Coast. Mycologia 5(6): 305-311. (Protologue)
  Desjardin, D.E., Wood, M.G. & Stevens, F.A. (2015). California Mushrooms: The Comprehensive Identification Guide. Timber Press: Portland, OR. 560 p.
  Hesler, L.R. (1961). A Study of Russula Types, II. Mycologia 53(6): 605-625.
  Roberts, C. (2007). Russulas of southern Vancouver Island coastal forests. Doctoral dissertation. University of Victoria: Victoria, BC, Canada. 667 p. (PDF)
  Siegel, N. & Schwarz, C. (2016). Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast. Ten Speed Press: Berkeley, CA. 601 p.
  Smith, A.H. (1949). Mushrooms in their Natural Habitats. Sawyer's Inc: Portland, OR. 626 p. (PDF)
  Thiers, H.D. (1997). The Agaricales (Gilled Fungi) of California. 9. Russulaceae I. Russula. Mad River Press: Eureka, CA. 158 p.

• Other Descriptions and Photos
  Main Photo
  • Dennis Desjardin: Russula murrillii (CP)
  • Michael Wood: Russula murrillii (CP)
  • Mushroom Observer: Russula murrillii (CP)
  • Burke Herbarium Image Collection: Russula murrillii (CP)
  
  

  (D=Description; I=Illustration; P=Photo; CP=Color Photo)