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Green Russula

Russula virescens

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Russulales (Russulales)

Species

Russula virescens (Green Russula)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish gorro verde

German Grüngefelderter 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 Green Russula?

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

What is the conservation status of Green Russula?

Green Russula (Russula virescens) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Green Russula live?

Green Russula is found in 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.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Green Russula belong to?

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

What kingdom does Green Russula belong to?

Green Russula (Russula virescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Green Russula?

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