Ochre Brittlegill
Taken at Bracklinn Falls, Callander on 4th September 2023 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.
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Taken at Lake Buttermere on 12th October 2008 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Ochre Brittlegill.
Species:
Order:
Family: 		Russula ochroleuca.
Russulales.
Russulaceae.
Habitat:
Cap Diameter:
Stem:
Season:
Edibility:
 		All kinds of woodland.
4 - 10 cms.
4 - 7 cms. tall.
Mid Summer - Early Winter.
Edible, but must be thoroughly cooked. A small number of this type are toxic. Only eat if identification is certain. If in doubt, leave it out.
When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.