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Short-stemmed Russula (Russula brevipes)

Russula brevipes is a species of mushroom commonly known as the short-stemmed russula or the stubby brittlegill. It is widespread in North America, and was reported from Pakistan in 2006. The fungus grows in a mycorrhizal association with trees from several genera, including fir, spruce, Douglas-fir, and hemlock. Fruit bodies are white and large, with convex to funnel-shaped caps measuring 7โ€“30ย cm (3โ€“12ย in) wide set atop a thick stipe up to 8ย cm (3ย in) long. The gills

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