Shrimp russula
Russula xerampelina

Family: Russulaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Asia, Balkans, Bulgaria, China, Europe, Himalayas, Indochina, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Russia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Sweden, Thailand, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Duraznillo, Duraznito, Huangbao honggu, Sillkremla

Synonyms

Russula graveolens Romell.;