Bare-toothed Brittlegill
Russula vesca
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
One of the best russulas — a flesh-coloured cap that often lifts slightly to reveal the white gills beneath. Flesh mild, not acrid.
Identification
- Cap margin often peels back to expose the gills.
- Taste mild; juice not acrid.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 31
- Lithuania
- 4
- Estonia
- 128
- Global
- 27050
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.
