Mushroom identifier
Russula
Russula fungi stand out due to their striking colours and prominent appearance. The gills and flesh are brittle, the gills white or creamy and the stem does not have a ring or partial veil. They are however famously hard to distinguish. When it comes to identifying them, only about 5% of the world's 750 or so brittlegills can be identified on sight with any degree of confidence.
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Many mushrooms are poisonous, and some can be lethally toxic. Distinguishing between edible and poisonous mushrooms can be very challenging. Therefore, we strongly advise against consuming wild mushrooms. This website does not contain any information about the edibility or toxicity of mushrooms.
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