Delica means weaned, so called because, though it resembles Lactarius vellereus in appearance, it is void of milk.
The pileus is quite large, fleshy, firm, depressed, even, shining, margin involute, smooth, not striated.
The gills are decurrent, thin, distant, unequal, white.
The stem is solid, compact, white, short.
Specimens will be found that resemble Lactarius piperatus and L. vellereus, but they may be easily distinguished because they have no milk in their gills and the taste is mild. They are not equal to most of the Russulas. Found in woods from August to October.
Russula adusta. Pers.
The Smoky Russula. Edible.
Figure 145.—Russula adusta.