Common - but few specimens seen in good condition - growing under rawirinui (Kunzea robusta), kahikatoa (Leptospermum scoparium s.l.), ngaio (Myoporum laetum) and taupata (Coprosma repens). A Russula, possibly R. acrolamellata as per Johnston et al. (1997). May be the same as this observation - http://naturewatch.org.nz/observations/5943055. Very common on the island, particularly under Kunzea and Leptospermum.