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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Russ.ves.jpg|thumb|Russ.ves]] '''Russula vesca''' is a species of [[fungus]] in the family [[Russulaceae]]. Commonly known as the ''bare-toothed Russula'' or ''flirt'', it is widely distributed in [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. This [[mushroom]] is notable for its mild taste and is considered edible.<br />
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==Description==<br />
The cap of ''Russula vesca'' is typically 5–10 cm in diameter, convex to flat, and often slightly depressed in the center. The color ranges from pinkish-red to reddish-brown, sometimes fading to a paler shade with age. The cap surface is smooth and dry, and the margin is often slightly striated.<br />
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The gills are white to cream-colored, adnate to slightly decurrent, and closely spaced. The spore print is white. The stipe is 4–8 cm long and 1–2 cm thick, cylindrical, and white, sometimes with a pinkish tinge. The flesh is white, firm, and does not change color when cut.<br />
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==Ecology==<br />
''Russula vesca'' forms [[mycorrhizal]] associations with various [[deciduous]] and [[coniferous]] trees. It is commonly found in [[woodlands]], particularly under [[oak]] and [[pine]] trees. The fruiting bodies appear from summer to autumn.<br />
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==Edibility==<br />
''Russula vesca'' is considered an edible mushroom with a mild, nutty flavor. It can be used in various culinary dishes, although it is not as highly prized as some other edible [[Russula]] species.<br />
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==Similar Species==<br />
''Russula vesca'' can be confused with other red-capped Russulas, such as ''[[Russula emetica]]'' and ''[[Russula xerampelina]]''. However, ''Russula emetica'' has a much hotter taste and is considered inedible, while ''Russula xerampelina'' has a distinctive fishy odor.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Russula]]<br />
* [[Russulaceae]]<br />
* [[Mycorrhiza]]<br />
* [[Edible mushrooms]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
{{Commons category|Russula vesca}}<br />
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[[Category:Russula|vesca]]<br />
[[Category:Edible fungi]]<br />
[[Category:Fungi of Europe]]<br />
[[Category:Fungi of North America]]<br />
[[Category:Fungi described in 1796]]<br />
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