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Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

Russula atrorubens

Least Concern

About

Russula atrorubens is a medium-sized mushroom with a dark red to purplish-red cap, white firm flesh, and a characteristic acrid, spicy taste. It grows in coniferous forests, particularly under spruce and pine, across boreal and montane Europe. This ectomycorrhizal fungus forms nutrient-exchange partnerships with conifer roots and fruits in summer and autumn.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Russulales (Täublingsartige)

Species

Russula atrorubens (Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling)

Names in Other Languages

German Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

Similar Species in Russula

Blaugrüner Reif-Täubling

Brauner Camembert-Täubling

Russula amoenolens

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling?

The scientific name of Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling is Russula atrorubens. It belongs to the genus Russula.

What is the conservation status of Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling?

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling (Russula atrorubens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling live?

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling belong to?

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling (Russula atrorubens) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.

Is Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling endangered?

No, Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling (Russula atrorubens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling belong to?

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling (Russula atrorubens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling?

The closest relatives of Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling in the genus Russula include Amethyst-Täubling, Apfeltäubling, Birken-Speitäubling, Blaßgelber Täubling, Blaugrüner Reif-Täubling.