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Russula atrorubens

Least Concern
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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.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

Similar Species in Russula

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Russula alutacea
Data Deficient
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Russula integra
Data Deficient
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Russula subrubens
Least Concern
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Russula anatina
Near Threatened
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Russula sericatula
Data Deficient
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Russula pseudoaeruginea
Data Deficient
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Russula firmula
Data Deficient
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Russula faginea
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Russula atrorubens. It belongs to the genus Russula.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Russula atrorubens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Russula atrorubens) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
Is endangered?
No, (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 belong to?
(Russula atrorubens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Russula include , , , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Russula — 20 Species

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Russula rhodopus
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Russula farinipes
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Russula curtipes
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Russula torulosa
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Russula amoenicolor
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Russula graveolens
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Russula rivulicola
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Russula alutacea
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Russula grisea
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Russula integra
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Russula luteotacta
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Russula grisescens
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Russula subrubens
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Russula pseudoaeruginea
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Russula anatina
NT
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Russula atrorubens
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Russula firmula
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Russula sericatula
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Russula faginea
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Russula helodes
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