How To Tell If A Mushroom Is Poisonous

Russulas

The Russulas, also called as Brittlegills, have very brittle gills and stems. There are various members in this family. While some are poisonous, some are delicious and some simply taste terrible. Identifying them without in-depth knowledge is extremely difficult. After ensuring that the mushroom is indeed a mushroom from the Russula family, some people taste a small piece to ascertain if it is edible or toxic. If it is hot like chili, then it is considered poisonous. An edible variety tastes pleasant.