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Crowded Brittlegill

Russula densifolia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (فطر)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (دعاميات)
Class
Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)
Order
Russulales (روسوليات)
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russula
Species
Russula densifolia (Crowded Brittlegill)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish rúsula oscura de láminas apretadas
German Dichtblättriger Schwärztäubling

Similar Species in Russula

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Alpine Brittlegill
Russula nana
Least Concern
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Blackening Russula
Russula adusta
Least Concern
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Blackish-Purple Russula
Russula atropurpurea
Least Concern
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Bleached Brittlegill
Russula exalbicans
Least Concern
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Blue Band Brittlegill
Russula chloroides
Least Concern
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Blue-Green Cracking Russula
Russula parvovirescens
Not Evaluated
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Burning Brittlegill
Russula badia
Endangered
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Almond-Scented Russula
Russula fragrantissima
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crowded Brittlegill?
The scientific name of Crowded Brittlegill is Russula densifolia. It belongs to the genus Russula.
What is the conservation status of Crowded Brittlegill?
Crowded Brittlegill (Russula densifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Crowded Brittlegill live?
Crowded Brittlegill is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Crowded Brittlegill belong to?
Crowded Brittlegill (Russula densifolia) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
Is Crowded Brittlegill endangered?
No, Crowded Brittlegill (Russula densifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Crowded Brittlegill belong to?
Crowded Brittlegill (Russula densifolia) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).
What are the closest relatives of Crowded Brittlegill?
The closest relatives of Crowded Brittlegill in the genus Russula include Alpine Brittlegill, Blackening Russula, Blackish-Purple Russula, Bleached Brittlegill, Blue Band Brittlegill.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Russula — 20 Species

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Alpine Brittlegill
Russula nana
LC 🐾
Blackening Russula
Russula adusta
LC 🐾
Blackish-Purple Russula
Russula atropurpurea
LC 🐾
Bleached Brittlegill
Russula exalbicans
LC 🐾
Blue Band Brittlegill
Russula chloroides
LC 🐾
Blue-Green Cracking Russula
Russula parvovirescens
NE 🐾
Burning Brittlegill
Russula badia
EN 🐾
Camembert Brittlegill
Russula amoenolens
LC 🐾
Coal Brittlegill
Russula anthracina
NT 🐾
Misfit Brittlegill
Russula xenochlora
NE 🐾
Amethyst Brittlegill
Russula amethystina
DD 🐾
Birch Brittlegill
Russula betularum
LC 🐾
Fruity Brittlegill
Russula queletii
LC 🐾
Russula pseudoaeruginea
DD 🐾
Russula anatina
NT 🐾
Russula atrorubens
LC 🐾
Russula firmula
DD 🐾
Russula sericatula
DD 🐾
Beechwood Sickener
Russula nobilis
NE 🐾
Almond-Scented Russula
Russula fragrantissima
EN
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