=Russula virescens=
=Pileus:= Very firm; solid, dull, dry-surfaced, as
with a fine "flock"; mouldy green or creamy, with
sage-greenish broken spots more united at centre;
occasionally entirely green, with warty patches of
darker hue. At first globular, then convex with
flat top, at length expanded and hollowed towards
centre.
=Gills:= Pale, creamy white; commonly all of equal
length, but frequently unequal and forked; very
brittle, breaking in pieces at a rude touch.
=Stem:= Solid; creamy white; no veil.
=Taste:= Very mild, sweet, and nut-like.
=Habitat:= In woods--July-September.
Diameter of pileus, ideal specimen, four inches.