Russula 
Plant much distorted by position in which it developed, 
but probably plane with slight depression over disc, about 7cm. 
diameter, dry( but perhaps viscid when younger) pellicle not 
separable, margin faintly striate, sulcate, irregularly colored 
to farou/K. u u 
varying from light russet- vinaceaus; flesh medium, slightly 
acrid; gills close, narrow, slightly cream-color; stipe short 
thick, sulcate, striate, light pinkish-lilac, slightly stainea 
with tawny where handled, 4 # 1.5 cm. 
Grassy bank. 
Specimens examined: 
Costa Rica, San Jose, Rancho Redondo, 
<=t Tlowvs 
Alt .25- 2400m. , Dodge 505 
