Russula mushroom

The vibrant colors of many Russula mushrooms make them a common occurrence in ID groups and forums. Learn how to id them, which ones are edible, and their potential lookalikes.

🍄Russula Roulette🍄With the Fungi season in full swing what better way to celebrate than showcase a selection of the Russula (Brittlegill) family. In total, more than 160 species of the family can be seen in the UK and whilst they are all similar in shape and size, they vary in colour.Although the Brittlegill family are common and colourful they can be difficult to get to grips with, with many species a similar colour. Some prefer coniferous trees, some deciduous and some like both, so no…

Photo of Russula silvicola

russula virescens

Beechwood Sickener Russula mairei Discover the Wild mushroom guide for identifying mushrooms in the UK, their edibility, habitat, distribution, Common. 7-8 x 5-6.5 μm. Prominent warts and often connected. Discover the Wild

Russula emetica 'Emetic Russula' aka 'The Sickener'. This mushroom is poisonous and says "I'm too pretty to eat", Agaricales, Russulaceae, Bentz Lake Natural Area, 1984August_06__2009

Russula silvicola. Common in rich, mature temperate forests in North America. Probably closely related to Russula emetica which is found in association with spaghnum bogs in North America. Mycorrhizal with trees. Poisonous, not deadly, to humans. Mohican State Forest, Ohio, USA.