Darkening brittlegill
Russula vinosa
Family: Russulaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate or subarctic plant. It grows in conifer forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Austria, Europe, Finland, Germany, North America, Russia, Scandinavia, Sweden, Switzerland
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Vinkremia
Synonyms
Russula pubescens Velen.; Russula phoenix Kucera;