14 October 2025 Near Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. Common Name Blackening Russula Flesh White, darkening on cutting, firm, brittle Smell Fruity Taste Gradually hot Season Summer to Autumn Distribution Very common Habitat With deciduous and coniferous trees Spore Print White Edibility Edible, poor Notes There are several less common but similar species 
14 October 2025 Near Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. |