emetica (The Sickener, Emetic Russula) — Species | WeMush Taxonomy

The sickener - a bright red toxic species causing severe gastrointestinal upset.

Edibility: Poisonous - causes severe vomiting and diarrhea; very acrid taste

Habitat: Ectomycorrhizal in damp conifer forests

Difficulty: EXPERT

Growth: slow

Contam Risk: high

living conifer roots

forest soil

specialized nutrient agar

Temperate Northern Hemisphere

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