The blusher
Amanita rubescens
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A grey-brown amanita that flushes pink-red where damaged or cut. Edible only after thorough cooking; raw it contains toxins.
Identification
- Bruising, especially near the stem base, turns pink-red.
- Cap with greyish, easily removed flakes.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 143
- Lithuania
- 775
- Estonia
- 628
- Global
- 117816
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
