EDIBLE: Mild flavor. RED CAP + YELLOW GILLS + BRITTLE FLESH + MILD TASTE diagnostic. Cook thoroughly.
Rosy Russula has red to pinkish-red cap (5-15 cm), often fading. Gills yellowish. Stem white with pink tones. KEY: RED CAP, YELLOW GILLS, BRITTLE FLESH, large size. Flesh white. Spore print yellow-ochre. Mild taste.
| Family | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Genus | Russula |
| Edibility | Edible* |
| Toxicity | unknown |
| Season | Jul-Sep |
| Habitat | Mycorrhizal with conifers, especially pine and spruce. Grows on ground in coniferous forests, especially northern bogs and wet areas. Scattered. |
| Region | Northeast, Upper Midwest, Canada, Northern Europe |
Habitat: Mycorrhizal with conifers, especially pine and spruce. Grows on ground in coniferous forests, especially northern bogs and wet areas. Scattered.
Region: Northeast, Upper Midwest, Canada, Northern Europe
Summer through fall (July-September).
Typical months: Jul-Sep
Always verify identification to avoid these similar species. The differentiator is the point — learn the one or two tells that separate them:
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