Talk:Russula virescens

Amanita phalloides

In the edibility section of Russula virescens, I think it's important to include the simple assertion that the quite poisonous Amanita phalloides is inedible, most notably because it is in the edibility section. Does anyone object to using the word 'inedible' in this instance? I'd very much like to keep it in the article as worded, with consensus; also, if in lieu of prose per the GA review. Thx.-- Rcej (talk) 02:01, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

calling A. phalloides inedible is an understatement to the point it is inaccurate, like calling travelling in Afghanistan as 'not entirely safe' - I'd say 'highly toxic' is a better describer to use.. :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:17, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Hmm. If the main point of using the word 'inedible' was to describe Amanita phalloides, then I see what you mean; but in the particular sentence where its used, it is there just within the context of the sentence. Understating the obvious will often be used in a sentence that is meant to be understood in a direct, 'matter-of-fact' manner.-- Rcej (talk) 08:35, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

My personal opinion is stating that the poisonous fungus is inedible is unnecessary, needless and probably even misleading. Mushrooms which do not qualify as edible are all inedible, whether that be due to toxicity, inferior size and quality or irritating the senses, but "inedible" does not indicate the danger we want to associate A. phalloides with. Also, characterising a fungus as inedible has a certain degree of opinion associated with it, whereas "dangerously poisonous" means just what it is. Whoever consumes it is surely in danger. It's acceptable to include A. phalloides in a list of inedible (not edible) lookalikes where it is specified that consumption of this particular one poses a threat.--Paffka (talk) 09:47, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Is A. phalloides inedible? In the article, notice how 'inedible' is merely written in passing? Regardless, there comes a point when ambiguity loses; a mushroom is either edible or inedible... it can't be neither. I do agree, though, that it is unnecessary to define a poison mushroom as inedible; but I was not doing that. I used inedible because it works well in the sentence, and it is also true of a poisonous mushroom. I will abide by consensus, however, and remove it.-- Rcej (talk) 02:19, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Carluccio

He also says that it is commonly sold in markets in Spain (didn't add it as markets would be mentioned in two different spots). He also says that he's never paid much attention to Russulas as a genus but with this one he might have to study them more.....I'll check the other books. Casliber (talk · contribs) 07:40, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

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