Shrimp Russula

Russula xerampelina

Also called: Shrimp Russula, Crab Brittlegill, Seafood Russula

Shrimp Russula (Russula xerampelina)
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Overview

Spruce-associate. Shellfish odor when fresh.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Aug–Sep

Season

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

Host trees & substrate

  • Spruce

Where it grows

See live fruiting predictions for Shrimp Russula on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.

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