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Russula turci, commonly known as the purple-plush brittlegill, is a common, edible, Russula mushroom. It is found under pines and spruces, on sandy soil and clay.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Russula turci 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 cessans
- Russula pseudotsugarum
- Russula zelleri
- Russula obscurozelleri
- Russula integra
- Russula caerulea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Genus
- Russula
- Species
- Russula turci
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