Green Russula
Russula virescens
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The greencracked brittlegill is a medium to large brittlegill with a green cap that cracks into tiles with age and white, mild flesh. It grows in broadleaf woodland, often with oak and birch, and is a good edible.
Identification
- Cap green, cracking into patches with age; gills white and brittle.
- Flesh white and mild with no peppery taste; grows under broadleaves.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 0
- Global
- 9762
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.
