Beautiful Russula
Russula lepida
Family: Russulaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The cap is 4.5-6 cm wide. It is pinkish red.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It is eaten amongst the Chichewa in Malawi. It grows under broadleafed trees.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, East Africa, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Malawi, Mexico, North America, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
It should be parboiled. It is preserved in oil.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kafidi
Synonyms
Russula rosacea;