Russula albonigra, commonly known as the blackening russula, is a member of the genus Russula, all of which are collectively known as brittlegills. Its consumption is recommended against.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Blackening Russula 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 nigricans
- Russula dissimulans
- Russula densifolia — considered toxic
- Russula adusta
- Russula acrifolia
- Hygrophorus marzuolus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Genus
- Russula
- Species
- Russula albonigra
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