Charcoal Burner, Blue russula
Russula cyanoxantha

Family: Russulaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

CAUTION It looks like Death Cap, Amanita phalloides.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, East Africa, Europe, Himalayas, Indochina, Italy, Japan, Malawi, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, SE Asia, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The caps are used in stews and sauces.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hed narea, Lanhuang honggu, Rossella

Synonyms

Russula cutefracta (Schaeff.) Fr.; Russula furcata Fr.;