Crusty Russula

Russula crustosa

Family: Russulaceae

Also called: Crusty Russula, Green Quilt Russula

Crusty Russula (Russula crustosa)
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Overview

Olive-tan cracked-cuticle Russula of eastern hardwoods. Edible cooked, similar to R. virescens but less choice.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Sep–Oct

Season

Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.

Host trees & substrate

  • Mycorrhizal with oak
  • Mycorrhizal with beech
  • Mycorrhizal with maple
  • Mycorrhizal with birch

Where it grows

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