Key Identification Features
- Orange-red to yellow cap
- yellow gills
- white to yellow stem with red flushing
- brittle firm flesh
- no latex
- mild pleasant odor
- tastes mild
Preparation Notes
One of the tastiest Russula species; cook thoroughly; confirm brittle gills and no latex
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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