Green Cracking Russula (Asia)
Russula virescens
Family: Russulaceae
Also called: Lvbai Tougu, 绿头菌, Greencap
Overview
Same species as the European green-capped russula. Major monsoon-season market mushroom in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou — sold by name as 'green-head'. Diagnostic mosaic-cracked green cap, white gills, mild taste. Cook well.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Aug
Season
Jun–Oct (monsoon) — typical fruiting months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Host trees & substrate
- Quercus
- Castanopsis
Where it grows
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