Russula

Russula is a large genus of mushrooms, many with brightly coloured caps, including both prized edible species and toxic ones. Some mild-tasting russulas are gathered as food in Europe and Asia, but accurate identification is essential because inedible and poisonous lookalikes exist. For food safety, wild mushrooms should only be eaten when identified with certainty by an expert, since mistakes with this genus, as with others, can cause serious poisoning. Commercial sale requires reliable sourcing and identification. Commercial sale requires reliable sourcing and identification, since mistakes with this genus, as with other wild mushrooms, can cause serious poisoning.