This is Russula kermesina. The genus name Russula comes from “russus”, a Latin word for red, and members of the genus are known for sporting bright caps. The species name kermesina means crimson. This specimen’s crimson cap sitting atop its white stem made it easy to spot in the late day sun on a walk at Lake Rotoiti. Russula kermesina is found under beech trees (Nothofagus species).
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