Russula aeruginea – Green Russula
Green russula (Russula aeruginea) is an edible mushroom that can be found summer-fall. It grows in association with hardwoods or conifers, often with birch trees. Green russulas are identified by their uniform green cap and brittle stem. Spore print is creamy yellow. Green russulas have a mild flavor that can be compared to white fish. […]
Russula parvovirescens – Quilted Green Russula
The Quilted Green Russula (Russula parvovirescens) is an edible mushroom that can be found in the Eastern United States. It was separated from the Russula virescens species in 2006. Quilted Green Russulas are found most abundantly July-August in forested areas. They are mycorrhizal with hardwood trees and occasionally conifers. It’s most commonly associated with oak […]
Russula cyanoxantha – Charcoal Burner
The Charcoal burner (Russula cyanoxantha) is an edible mushroom with a variable cap color. The cap color ranges from red and yellow to violet, blue-gray, and green. The charcoal burner can have mycorrhizal relationships with both conifers and deciduous trees but is most often found under beeches. It fruits summer-fall. The charcoal burner has soft […]