(Russula firmula) — Data Deficient

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Russula firmula

Data Deficient

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Russula firmula is an ectomycorrhizal mushroom in the family Russulaceae, producing firm-fleshed fruitbodies with a compact, brittle texture characteristic of the genus. It forms mycorrhizal associations with conifers, particularly in boreal and montane forest ecosystems. Assessed as Data Deficient, little is known about its precise distribution and population ecology across its European range.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Russulales (Russulales)

Species

Russula firmula ()

Names in Other Languages

German Scharfer Glanz-Täubling

Similar Species in Russula

Blackish-Purple Russula

Blue Band Brittlegill

Russula chloroides

Least Concern

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Blue-Green Cracking Russula

Russula parvovirescens

Almond-Scented Russula

Russula fragrantissima

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Russula firmula. It belongs to the genus Russula.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Russula firmula) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Russula firmula) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Russula firmula) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Russula include Alpine Brittlegill, Blackening Russula, Blackish-Purple Russula, Bleached Brittlegill, Blue Band Brittlegill.