Rosy Brittlegill Taken at Strathclyde Park on 11th September 2024 Nikon Coolpix P950 Rosy Brittlegill. Species: Order: Family: Local Names: Russula rosea. Russulales. Russulaceae. Habitat: Cap: Stem: Season: Edibility: Broadleaf woodland. Up to 10 cms diameter. 5 - 12 cms long. August - September. Russula rosea is quoted by some as inedible but by others as being edible; however, great care is neccesary to ensure that the Rosy Brittlegill is not confused with any of the poisonous red-capped brittlegills such as Russula emetica and Russula nobilis. When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.