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Russula mushrooms

Russula aurea?

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Field Notes

Description:

The cap is a red or rosy colour, often damaged by slugs.

Habitat:

Meadows and woods in Belgium.

Reference Links:

Paddenstoelen herkennen - Natuurpunt

Species ID Suggestions

Melanoleuca melaleuca

Melanoleuca melaleuca

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Comments (4)
Ivan Rodriguez
If they're Melanoleuca melaleuca, they're edible. It's not always best to include in a meal however, due to the fact that it can sometimes be mistaken for poisonous red-capped Russulas that will provide an unpleasant experience.
The MnMs
Thanks! I wonder if they are edible by humans but I did not dare to try!

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Mushroom Mapping
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Fall Into Phenology
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Biodiversity in Belgium
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Fungi in the Benelux

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PublishedNovember 19, 2011

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