Russula flavida
Russula flavida is a member of the large mushroom genus Russula.
Taxonomy
It was described in 1880 by American botanist and mycologist Charles Christopher Frost.A variant, R. flavida var. dhakurianus, was described in 2005 from Kumaon in the Indian Himalaya.
Description
Russula flavida has a bright yellow to orange yellow cap and stipe and white gills. The cap is convex with a central depression and wide. The stem is long and thick. The spore print is yellowish-cream.Distribution and habitat
From June to September, it appears in North America, from eastern Texas to New Hampshire. It is also found in parts of Asia.It usually surfaces on the ground under hardwood trees.