About Russula rosea Pers.
Russula rosea Pers., which has the synonym Russula lepida, is commonly known as the rosy russula. It is a commonly found mushroom belonging to the large brittlegill genus Russula, native to the north temperate region. When young, its cap is convex; it flattens as it matures. The cap is most often bright cinnabar to carmine red, frequently has yellow spots, and can reach up to 10 cm in diameter. The gills are pale straw-yellow and brittle, and occasionally have a red edge along the rim of the cap. The spores of Russula rosea are pale-cream. Its stem is usually tinged carmine, but may also be pure white. The flesh is hard and bitter-tasting, and opinions differ on whether this species is edible or inedible. It is commonly found in coniferous forests or growing near beech trees.
