Least Stinking Brittlegill

Russula subfoetens

Also known as Bitter Brittlegill.

Photo: Per Marstad|Turid Nakling Kristiansen · CC BY 4.0

About this fungus

Least Stinking Brittlegill is a fungus in the Russulaceae family. Its habitat and field characteristics are summarised below.

Never munch on a hunch
Use this profile to learn what to examine and compare, not as proof that a mushroom is safe to eat. Check the whole specimen and every important lookalike before reaching an identification.

Photographs

Another view of Least Stinking Brittlegill

Species to compare

Names recorded in the Shroomify catalogue as potentially similar:

A glimpse of the research.

We do not yet have a checked seasonal or weather finding to share for this species. The field guide is still a useful starting point for learning what to examine.

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