Silky Rosegill vs

Volvariella bombycina compared with Volvariella caesiotincta

Key Differences

• Silky Rosegill is Near Threatened while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Silky Rosegill
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family same	Pluteaceae	Pluteaceae
Genus same	Volvariella	Volvariella
Species	Volvariella bombycina	Volvariella caesiotincta

Evolutionary Relationship

Silky Rosegill and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Volvariella.

Conservation Status

Silky Rosegill

NT — Near Threatened

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Silky Rosegill
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Silky Rosegill

Habitat

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

Range

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

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Volvariella caesiotincta is an agaric fungus in the family Pluteaceae, assessed as Vulnerable (VU). It grows on dead woody material and is distinguished by its volva (base cup) and pinkish gills at maturity. Its vulnerable status reflects habitat loss and the rarity of appropriate decaying wood in managed landscapes.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden