Mild taste Probably the best russula I've tasted Flamingo pink. Small white spots on cap becoming yellowish in age and the pink becoming lighter, but not fading completely. White gills becoming yellowish with dark yellow spores. Spiny spores, about 8-9x9.5-10.5 microns. Stipes slightly swollen toward base, white and only slowly discoloring a faint yellowish brown upon handling.