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The sickener

Russula emetica

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Description:

The mushroom's common names refer to the gastrointestinal distress they cause when consumed raw. The flesh is extremely peppery, but this offensive taste, along with its toxicity, can be removed by parboiling or pickling.

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Mushroom Mapping
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The Color Red
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Biodiversity of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2016

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