Russula

This was the most amazing mushroom, so perfect - apart from the strand of grass that was stuck to the cap and a couple of other "spots" : ) The colour was spectacular! Found at Bragg Creek Natural Area, east of Kananaskis, on 3rd September. I usually assume (wrongly - thanks, Stephen!) that any mushroom with a red cap and white stalk must be a Russula emetica, The Sickener. However, Stephen has pointed out that there is quite a number of red Russula species - and no one in our tiny group has the knowledge to determine which kind this one is. Map location very approximate.

I've been slow in commenting to many of you - sorry! I've been spending so many hours recently, getting photos "ready" from various botanizing trips and sending them so that they can be passed on to a whole data base of people. I feel as if I'm breathing, sleeping, eating photos - endless : )

And tonight, it's raining yet again, LOL! I'm surprised that there's any moisture left in the atmosphere. Anyone want some rain - we've got lots to spare?