Source-reviewed species profile
Bare-toothed brittlegill Russula vesca
Pink-brown cap that often pulls back from the margin, exposing the gill ends. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Learning content – not identification
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Pink-brown cap that often pulls back from the margin, exposing the gill ends.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and mixed woodland, often with beech, oak or birch.
Season
Summer and autumn.
Safety status
Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.
Sources and review status
- Normlisten 2026 – Fagmykologisk råd
- Artsdatabanken – artsnavn og norske funn
- Giftinformasjonen – trygg sopptur
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026.