Russula virescens

Russula virescens is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula, sometimes called the Green-cracking russula.

Description
The cap is 5-15 cm wide and grainy, often with cracks. Cap colour is green/olive. The gills are close apart, white. Stipe 3-8 cm long, 2-4 cm wide, cylindrical or barrel-shaped.

Distribution and habitat
Russula virescens can be found growing in deciduous forests.