(1838) Russula aurea, commonly known as the gilded brittlegill, is an uncommon species of mushroom found in deciduous woodland in Europe in summer and early autumn.

However, the binomial name Russula aurea had been coined by Christian Hendrik Persoon in 1796[1] and takes precedence.

[2] The cap is 4–9 cm (1.5–3.5 in) wide and a blood- or orange-red in colour with ridged margins.

[5][6] It occurs under deciduous trees in summer and early autumn, in particular beech, oak and hazel.

[3][4] Unlike many other red-capped members of the genus, Russula aurea is mild-tasting and edible.