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All Russula species are ectomycorrhizal symbionts with higher plants and trees, and the genus has a collectively diverse host range. [15] Some species are cosmopolitan and capable of forming associations with one or more hosts in a range of habitats, while others are more constrained in either host or habitat or both. [16]
This is a list of Russula species. The genus Russula has a widespread distribution, and contains almost 1400 species. [1] Species.
Several species of Lactarius, Lactifluus and Russula are valued as excellent edible mushrooms. This is the case for example for the north temperate species Lactarius deliciosus, Lactifluus volemus, or Russula vesca, and other species are popular in other parts of the world, e.g. Lactarius indigo in Mexico, or Lactifluus edulis in tropical ...
Russula sanguinaria, commonly known as the bloody brittlegill or rosey russula, [1] is a strikingly coloured mushroom of the genus Russula, which has the common name of brittlegills. It is bright blood-red, inedible, and grows in association with coniferous trees. It was previously widely known as Russula sanguinea.
Russula caerulea, commonly known as the humpback brittlegill, is a member of the genus Russula, whose members are also known as brittlegills. It is a dark vinaceous or purple-colored edible mushroom, and grows with coniferous trees in late summer and autumn.
Russula albonigra, commonly known as the blackening russula, [1] is a member of the genus Russula, all of which are collectively known as brittlegills. It grows under both hardwood and conifer trees.
Russula betularum is a small, very pale member of the Russula (brittlegills) genus of mushrooms. It is usually white to very pale pink, inedible, and grows with birch trees. It is commonly known as the birch brittlegill .
Russula claroflava, commonly known as the yellow russula, [1] yellow swamp russula or yellow swamp brittlegill, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula. It is found in wet places under birch and aspen woodlands across Europe and North America. It has a yellow cap, white gills and stipe and bruises grey. It is mild-tasting and regarded ...