Milk-white Russula, Short stem russula
Russula delica
Family: Russulaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It grows in tropical and temperate places. It is eaten among the Chichewa in Malawi.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Central America, Central Asia, China, East Africa, Europe, Greece, Guatemala, Himalayas, Hong Kong, India, Indochina, Italy, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malawi, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Russia, SE Asia, Sicily, Thailand, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The mushroom is eaten boiled, steamed or grilled.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Borrego, Chinanacatl, Gah shamong, Hed trakai, Kamathova, Meiwui honggu, Trompa de marrano