Salukis97 Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Found several of these little guys while in the woods yesterday. Southern Illinois. Anyone care to ID? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svs Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 One of many Russula species Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukis97 Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Interesting. Thanks! Also interesting, a google search on the Russula resulted in an article on how to tell the difference between edible and non edible Russulas. The author said to break off a small piece and touch it to the tip of your tongue. If it burns, it's not an edible Russula. Don't think I'm gonna try that method lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamilleR Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 I eat the green russula parvovirescens. It's easy to identify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 18 hours ago, CamilleR said: I eat the green russula parvovirescens. It's easy to identify. How is that as an edible? I believe I've come across it but never ID'd it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitog Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Salukis97, there is no test for edibility of Russulas or any other mushrooms. Don't trust any of that kind of advice. On the other hand, I've had personal experience with the edibility of Russulas in general; and I can say that all of the colorful types are probably edible if they are boiled in lots of water before further preparation for a meal. The water must be discarded, as it contains the water-soluble toxins that some Russulas carry. Many northern Europeans and immigrants from that region pick all Russulas for food, regardless of color, and treat them that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I agree with what vitog says about the colorful species of Russula. Russula is a very large genus with subgroupings of species that require separate consideration. The foetid types (slimy/smelly not colorful) are likely inedible regardless of how they are prepared. Also, whitish/grayish ones with flesh that bruises red then black (or possibly only black) should be avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamilleR Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 8/27/2019 at 3:15 PM, brendan said: How is that as an edible? I believe I've come across it but never ID'd it. It's good. I usually saute them but I don't find very many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 cool good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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