Emetic Russula vs Green Russula

Russula silvicola compared with Russula virescens

Key Differences

• Emetic Russula is Not Evaluated while Green Russula is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Emetic Russula	Green Russula
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Russulales)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula silvicola	Russula virescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Emetic Russula and Green Russula share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Emetic Russula

NE — Not Evaluated

Green Russula

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Emetic Russula	Green Russula
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Emetic Russula

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Green Russula

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States