Nisekurohatsu

Russula subnigricans

A species of Russulas

The flesh turns pale red when cut, but doesn't turn black unlike Russula nigricans. The species was named by Japanese mycologist Tsuguo Hongo in 1955. The name was formerly applied to the North American fungus Russula eccentrica in California. It has been reclassified as Russula cantharellicola, where it grows in association with coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) trees in California oak woodland habitats.

General Info About Nisekurohatsu

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Attributes of Nisekurohatsu

You can find Nisekurohatsu by these plants:

Mockernut hickory, Pignut hickory, Red hickory, Northern red oak, Overcup oak, White oak, Eastern white pine, Monterey pine

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Scientific Classification of Nisekurohatsu

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Russulas

Toxicity and Edibility of Nisekurohatsu

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Is Nisekurohatsu Toxic?

Nisekurohatsu is a poisnous mushroom that causes rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle tissue) when accidentally ingested. Symptoms of gastroenteritis occur 30 minutes to 1 hour after ingestion; other symptoms including fatigue, muscle weakness, muscle pain, chest pain, and feelings of fast-beating or pounding heart will occur 24 hours after ingestion.