Russula sardonia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRussula sardonia, commonly known as the primrose brittlegill, is a mushroom of the genus Russula, which are commonly known as brittlegills. The fruiting body, or mushroom, is a reddish-purple, the colour of blackberry juice, and is found in coniferous woodland in summer and autumn. It is inedible, and like many inedible members of the genus, has a hot, peppery taste.
Description
A temperate mushroom in the family Russulaceae.
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Traditional Uses
Caution: Considered inedible.
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Known Hazards
Considered inedible; caution advised.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan,
References (2)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Li, H., et al, 2020, Reviewing the world’s edible mushroom species: A new evidence-based classification system. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2021;20:1982–2014.
