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.
Where can I find bare-toothed brittlegill?
Deciduous and mixed woodland, often with beech, oak or birch.
In Mycoverse you can select Bare-toothed brittlegill and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
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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.
Months
June–September
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.