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Russula alutacea compared with Russula integra

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Russulales)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula alutacea	Russula integra

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

DD — Data Deficient

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Sweden, and United States.

Russula alutacea is a large brittlegill mushroom with a smooth, shiny cap in variable colours from purplish-red to olive-green, and white to cream gills. It forms ectomycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees, especially oak and beech, in European temperate forests. Listed as Data Deficient, uncertainty remains about its precise taxonomy and distribution across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States