Russula flavisiccans is a species of mushroom characterized by its bright yellow to yellow-orange cap, typically 3-6 cm in diameter, and white to cream-colored gills and stem. It has a mild to slightly sweet odor and taste. In East and Central Texas, Russula flavisiccans can be found growing on the ground in association with oak and pine trees, particularly in areas with rich soil and ample moisture. The fungus typically fruits from May to October, with peak activity during the summer months.
Pink brittlegill mushroom Russula flavisiccans on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, November 15, 2017
Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Gills of a pink brittlegill mushroom Russula flavisiccans on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, November 15, 2017Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Pink brittlegill mushrooms Russula flavisiccans(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 15, 2017Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Red brittlegill mushroom Russula flavisiccans on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, April 22, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected red brittlegill mushroom Russula flavisiccans on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, April 22, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pink brittlegill mushroom Russula flavisiccans(?) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, April 22, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Red brittlegill mushrooms Russula flavisiccans on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 7, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Red brittlegill mushrooms Russula flavisiccans in a pine forest descending to a creek on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 7, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pink brittlegill mushrooms Russula flavisiccans in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 25, 201814802 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of the fungus Russula flavisiccans in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations. In College Station, it was found on Kiwanis Nature Trail in November 2017, with pink brittlegill mushrooms observed, and in Lick Creek Park in December 2017 and September 2018. In Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, the fungus was spotted on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in April 2018, with both red and pink varieties seen, and again in July 2018, where it grew in a pine forest descending to a creek. The mushrooms were found in different colors, including pink and red, and were often observed in groups. Dissected specimens were also examined, providing further insight into the fungus's characteristics. The observations span several months, indicating the fungus's presence throughout the year in these regions.
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