Russula cyanoxantha var. peltereaui
(Schaeff. ex Secr.) Fr., Sing.
Peltereau's Russula
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRussula cyanoxantha, commonly known as the charcoal burner or variegated russula, is a basidiomycete mushroom. It can be confused for a number of other members of its genus. Found mostly in Europe (with North American counterparts), it is an edible mushroom.
Description
A mushroom.
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Edible Uses
The edible mushroom is suitable for many kinds of preparation; the flesh is not as hard as that of many other edible Russulas. It has a mild, nutty taste, but is also appreciated by maggots.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe,
References (2)
- Kaufmann, B. et al, 1999, The Great Encyclopedia of Mushrooms. Konemann. p 45
- www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au
