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Russula parazurea (Russula parazurea) — mushroom identification photo

Russula parazurea

Russula parazurea

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
Blue-grey to violet with powdery bloom
Cap size
4–10 cm
Gill color
White, brittle, free to adnate
Gill attachment
Free to adnate
Stem
White, firm, brittle
Texture
Brittle, firm white flesh, mild taste
Habitat
Deciduous forest, under oak and beech
Peak season
Summer–Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Good mild flavor; cook thoroughly; confirm powdery cap bloom and brittle gills with no latex

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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