Russula emetica



 Russula emetica, The Sickener ... both the common name and the scientific name say it very clearly: these are not lollipops! As long as you spit out a sample of any of the red brittlegills, taste testing will not result in sickness - but your tongue may tingle for a while if you sample any of the peppery hot ones. Make a meal of Russula emetica, however, and you can expect to feel very poorly indeed for quite a few days. (First Nature)

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