Rubella (Lactarius subdulcis)
- Division: Basidiomycota (Basidiomycetes)
- Subdivision: Agaricomycotina (Agaricomycetes)
- Class: Agaricomycetes (Agaricomycetes)
- Subclass: Incertae sedis (of uncertain position)
- Order: Russulales (Russulovye)
- Family: Russulaceae (Russula)
- Genus: Lactarius (Milky)
- Type: Lactarius subdulcis (Rubella)
rubella (lat. Lactarius subdulcis) is a fungus in the genus Milkweed (lat. Lactarius) of the Russulaceae family.
rubella is a very beautiful and interesting mushroom, it is reddish-red, small in size. There is a hat with a diameter of up to 8 centimeters. She has a slightly tucked out edges or a completely flat surface. These mushrooms secrete a lot of milky juice on the inside of the cap. First white, and then it becomes translucent. It stands out quite actively. rubella located on a leg of medium length and thickness. She’s a little lighter in color.
This mushroom can be easily found in different forests if you pay attention to moss deposits. It is best to collect them from mid-summer to mid-autumn.
The mushroom is considered edible, but for eating it must be boiled or salted so that it does not harm health. Under no circumstances should it be eaten raw.
Similar species
Bitter (Lactarius rufus). Rubella differs from it in a darker, burgundy color and non-caustic milky juice.
Euphorbia (Lactarius volemus) is easily distinguished by its large size, fleshy texture and abundantly flowing milky juice.