Russula alutacea  - Russula alutacea

Location/Trail:  Lake Bismarck via Little SpringDate sighted:  8/14/2010Season:  SummerThis species is one of the most abundant Russula species found in the southwestern ponderosa pine forest. The caps are 6-12cm broad, becoming depressed and wavy as they age. Colors are orange-red to dark-red and the stalk is white.

It has peppery or acrid taste and is not considered edible.