Zedernholz-Täubling vs Grüngefelderter Täubling

Russula badia compared with Russula virescens

Key Differences

• Zedernholz-Täubling is Endangered while Grüngefelderter Täubling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zedernholz-Täubling	Grüngefelderter Täubling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula badia	Russula virescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Zedernholz-Täubling and Grüngefelderter Täubling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Zedernholz-Täubling

EN — Endangered

Grüngefelderter Täubling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zedernholz-Täubling	Grüngefelderter Täubling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Zedernholz-Täubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Grüngefelderter Täubling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Zedernholz-Täubling

The Burning Brittlegill (Russula badia) is a species in the genus Russula. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden