11. It is one of the most common species of " Russula " in Europe. 12. Shaffer defined the " Russula brevipes " complex of at least four distinct species. 13. The taxon is phylogenetically part of " Russula " and thus probably a synonym. 14. "Russula vesca " is considered edible and good, with a mild nutty flavour. 15. In the mid-Atlantic United States, it is also known locally as the moldy russula . 16. German naturalist Jacob Christian Sch�ffer described the species as " Agaricus russula " in 1774. 17. Awesome article Mushroom picking in Slavic culture says that Boletus edulis and Russula vesca could be eaten raw. 18. There has been considerable confusion in the literature over the naming of " Russula brevipes ". 19. Also, " Russula fragilis " is very similar, and grows in the same locations. 20. It is unclear whether this European species is the same as the American species " Russula rosacea ".
