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Fragile Brittlegill
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Taken at New Lanark
on 5th September 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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| Fragile Brittlegill. |
| Species : Order: Family: Local Names: |
Russula fragilis. Russulales. Russulaceae. |
| Habitat: Cap: Stem: Season: Edibility: |
Mixed forests, and woods. 2 - 5 cms diameter. 2 - 6 cms long. Late Summer - Autumn. Inedible due to its very hot taste. Can cause diarrhoea and vomiting. When picking any fungus for consumption,
caution should be exercised at all times.
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