Green-cracking Russula, Quilted green russula
Russula virescens
Family: Russulaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It grows in the grass in deciduous woods. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bulgaria, Caucasus, China, Europe, Georgia, Guatemala, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Indochina, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Nepal, Romania, Russia, SE Asia, Sicily, Spain, Thailand
How it is used for food
The caps are cooked in stews and sauces.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bianlu honggu, Colombina, Gorro verde, Khalhvilo, Quing tou jun