Charcoal Burner
Russula cyanoxantha
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The variable russula is a large brittlegill with a highly variable cap that usually mixes violet, green and brown. Its white gills are flexible and feel greasy, and it is one of the commonest russulas in broadleaf woodland.
Identification
- Cap mixed violet, green and brown; gills white and flexible, feeling greasy.
- Taste mild with no peppery bite; grows under broadleaves, often oak.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 31
- Lithuania
- 391
- Estonia
- 217
- Global
- 44759
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.
