One of the slender, mesenchymallike cells found in close association with the outside wall of postcapillary venules; it is relatively undifferentiated and may become a fibroblast, endothelial cell, or smooth muscle cell. Synonym(s): adventitial cell, pericapillary cell, perithelial cell. [peri- + G. kytos, cell]
Class: Agaricomycetes. Order: Russulales. Family: Russulaceae. Russula nobilis (syn. Russula mairei) is commonly known as the Beechwood Sickener. It has a bitter taste, and if eaten it usually causes sickness, stomach pains and vomiting. The caps vary from almost white to a rich rosy pink.ussula nobilis (syn. Russula mairei) is commonly known as the Beechwood Sickener. It has a bitter taste, and if eaten it usually causes sickness, stomach pains and vomiting.
More recently, work has been done by Upson and Andrews, and currently Lavandula is considered to have three subgenera. 1  Subgenus Lavandula is mainly of woody shrubs with entire leaves. 2  Subgenus Fabricia consists of shrubs and herbs, and it has a wide distribution from the Atlantic to India.