Russulaceae

There are some excellent edible mushrooms in the Russulaceae family, some of which can even be eaten raw. However, the family also includes inedible mushrooms, which can cause gastrointestinal upset. What's more, there are also some deadly toxic species in the Russulaceae family, such as *Russula subnigricans*. Ingestion of *Russula subnigricans* can cause very severe rhabdomyolysis, and this mushroom is a major culprit in mushroom poisoning in China and Japan. When you find these mushrooms, do not collect or eat them at random. If you experience discomfort after ingesting them, seek medical help as soon as possible.

Scientific classification

Family

Russulaceae (Russulaceae)

Order

Russulales

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Phylum

Club fungi

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Deciduous

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Toxicity

Consuming russulaceae mushrooms without proper identification can be fatally toxic. Russula subnigricans causes skeletal muscle breakdown, weakness, confusion, and vomiting. Lactarius turpis may induce genetic mutations, raising cancer risks. These mushrooms inhabit diverse climates, from tropical to temperate regions.

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