Velvet russula
Russula mariae
Family: Russulaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten. The smell is accentuated by cooking or drying. It is stuffed with grated cheese, chives, walnuts and parsley.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom