Family
Russulaceae
221 species in this taxon
Russulaceae (Russulaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 4 genuss with 221 known species. This includes the genus groups Boidinia, Lactarius, Lactifluus, and Russula. Among its members, 31 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Russulales (Russulales).