Russula vesca

Russula vesca, known by the common names of Bare-toothed russula or The Flirt, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula.

Description
The skin of the cap typically does not reach the margins. Cap 5–10 cm wide,flat, convex, or with slightly depressed centre, weakly sticky, colour brownish to dark brick-red. Taste mild. Gills close apart, white. The stipe narrows toward the base, 2–7 cm long, 1.5–2.5 cm wide, white. Spore print is white.

Distribution and habitat
Russula vesca grows primarily in deciduous forests in Europe.

Edibility
Russula vesca is edible and good.