Ochre Brittlegill
Russula ochroleuca
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A common, ochre-yellow russula with white gills and cream spores. Edible but unremarkable.
Identification
- Cap cream to pale yellow; gills white, later cream.
- Taste mild; spore print white to pale cream.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 16
- Lithuania
- 156
- Estonia
- 343
- Global
- 40282
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.
