What is another word for russula?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌsjʊlə] (IPA) 
Russula is a genus of fungi in the family Russulaceae. Commonly known as brittlegills, these mushrooms are characterized by their brittle texture and white spores. Russula species can be found in forests all around the world and are often used for food or medicinal purposes. There are many synonyms for the word russula, including the colorful milk-caps due to the milky fluid that is released when they are cut. The genus name Lactarius also refers to these mushrooms, while the term toadstool is often used to describe them in a general sense. Other synonyms for russula include the redlead roundhead, red-underside brittlegill, and the scarletina brittlegill.
