Blackening Russula
Russula nigricans
Family: Russulaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Czech Republic, Europe, Himalayas, Indochina, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, North America, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The mushroom is steamed and eaten.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hed tran