Copper Brittlegill
Russula decolorans
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The decolouring russula is a large orange-to-brick-red russula with pale gills, growing in dry pine and mixed forest. Its flesh changes colour to grey when cut, which helps separate it.
Identification
- Cap orange-yellow to reddish-brown, often with a paler margin.
- Flesh greys when cut; taste mild.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 43
- Lithuania
- 3242
- Estonia
- 3386
- Global
- 27234
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.
