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Purple Cap Russula

Russula ornaticeps

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

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carbonera, rúsula de los cerdos, gibelurdin
Russula cyanoxantha
Least Concern
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gorro verde
Russula virescens
Near Threatened
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Russula de Romell
Russula romellii
Least Concern
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rúsula acre
Russula sardonia
Least Concern
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rúsula amarilla al tocar
Russula luteotacta
Data Deficient
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rusula antracita
Russula anthracina
Near Threatened
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rúsula blanca
Russula delica
Least Concern
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rúsula bonita
Russula mustelina
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Cap Russula?
The scientific name of Purple Cap Russula is Russula ornaticeps. It belongs to the genus Russula.
Where does Purple Cap Russula live?
Purple Cap Russula is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Purple Cap Russula belong to?
Purple Cap Russula (Russula ornaticeps) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
What kingdom does Purple Cap Russula belong to?
Purple Cap Russula (Russula ornaticeps) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Cap Russula?
The closest relatives of Purple Cap Russula in the genus Russula include carbonera, rúsula de los cerdos, gibelurdin, gorro verde, Russula de Romell, rúsula acre, rúsula amarilla al tocar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Russula — 20 Species

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carbonera, rúsula de los cerdos, gibelurdin
Russula cyanoxantha
LC 🐾
gorro verde
Russula virescens
NT 🐾
Russula de Romell
Russula romellii
LC 🐾
rúsula acre
Russula sardonia
LC 🐾
rúsula amarilla al tocar
Russula luteotacta
DD 🐾
rusula antracita
Russula anthracina
NT 🐾
rúsula blanca
Russula delica
LC 🐾
rúsula bonita
Russula mustelina
VU 🐾
rúsula comestible, rúsula tempranera
Russula vesca
LC 🐾
rúsula de haya
Russula faginea
LC 🐾
rúsula de hiel
Russula fellea
LC 🐾
rúsula de láminas doradas
Russula aurea
NT 🐾
rusula de láminas verdosas
Russula chloroides
LC 🐾
rúsula delicada
Russula puellaris
LC 🐾
rúsula de olor a amoena
Russula amoenolens
LC 🐾
rúsula de olor a marisco
Russula xerampelina
LC 🐾
rúsula de olor a miel
Russula melliolens
NT 🐾
rúsula de pié violeta
Russula violeipes
LC 🐾
rúsula de Quélet
Russula queletii
LC 🐾
rúsula de Raoult
Russula raoultii
DD
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