Russula virescensCommon Name: None. Description: Cap 5-12 cm across, convex then flattened; thick-fleshed; dull green to olive; surface breaking up into small, flattened patches, or granules like a mosaic. Stem 40-90 by 20-40 mm high and wide. Habitat: in mixed woods, in particular beech. Found throughout northeastern North America. Edible: Delicious. Source: Mushrooms of North America by Roger Phillips. |