Golden Brittlegill (Russula risigallina)

Golden Brittlegill, a reference photo — Photo: This image was created by user Gerhard Koller (Gerhard) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here. · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Russula risigallina is a species of mushroom. It was previously known as R. chamaeleontina. It is a small yellow russula that is edible and palatable, although identifying the species correctly can be difficult.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Golden Brittlegill being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Russula solaris
Russula katarinae
Russula puellaris
Russula fellea
Russula ochroleuca
Russula claroflava

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Russulales
Family: Russulaceae
Genus: Russula
Species: Russula risigallina

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