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Russula.
Pileus flat,slightly depressed,over umbo pellicle se-
perable, viscid, 4.5 cm. diam., vinaceous-lilac to dull Indian
purple,drying dull,slightly rugose, margin not striate;iless
thick, white; gills very narrow, white, close, forked only
at stipe;taste mild,slightly "mouldy";stipe white, smooth,un-
changing, tapering upward, 3.5 cm.# 9-11 mm.,spores white.
Mossy bank.
Specimens examined:
Costa Rica, San Jose, Rancho Redondo, Alt.23-2400 m.,Dodge &
Thomas 5032