Crab Brittlegill
Russula xerampelina
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
Recognised by a distinct herring or shrimp smell that develops as it ages. Edible and good after cooking.
Identification
- Cap red-brown to purple.
- Flesh yellows where cut and smells of herring or cooked crab.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 155
- Global
- 14935
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.
