Source-reviewed species profile

Blue band brittlegill Russula chloroides

White funnel-shaped brittlegill with closer gills and often a blue-green band high on the stem. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Where can I find blue band brittlegill?

Deciduous and coniferous woodland, often on lime-rich or clay soil.

In Mycoverse you can select Blue band 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.

Learning content – not identification

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Field features

  • White funnel-shaped brittlegill with closer gills and often a blue-green band high on the stem.

Habitat and search guidance

Deciduous and coniferous woodland, often on lime-rich or clay soil.

Months

June–November

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

Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.

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