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2026-07-17 12:43 UTC
Russulas are a genus of fungi that comes in cool colors. ID characteristics include:
1. Usually 2-4 inches high with a circular cap that’s one color. In this case, purple.
2. Most have white/cream gills. Stems are usually white, perhaps with a flush of color similar to the cap.
3/4. The color of many can be peeled to expose white flesh. I’ve been to craft fairs where artists have made dyes from them.
IDing down to the species is much more difficult. 🔬
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@mushroom_man@infosec.exchange 2026-07-18 23:38
@danmccullough@ecoevo.social my favourite party trick/evil prank for unsuspecting friends is telling them you can identify a russula by doing a taste test (“just put a bit on your tongue, and see if it tasks pleasant or not”) with one of the horrible tasting ones 🙃 Works once per friend!