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Piggyback Rosegill

Volvariella surrecta

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Volvariella surrecta (Piggyback Rosegill)

Names in Other Languages

German Parasitischer Scheidling

Similar Species in Volvariella

Volvariella caesiotincta

Vulnerable

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Silky Rosegill

Volvariella bombycina

Volvariella hypopithys

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Piggyback Rosegill?

The scientific name of Piggyback Rosegill is Volvariella surrecta. It belongs to the genus Volvariella.

What is the conservation status of Piggyback Rosegill?

Piggyback Rosegill (Volvariella surrecta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Piggyback Rosegill live?

Piggyback Rosegill is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Piggyback Rosegill belong to?

Piggyback Rosegill (Volvariella surrecta) belongs to the genus Volvariella, which is part of the taxonomic family Pluteaceae.

What kingdom does Piggyback Rosegill belong to?

Piggyback Rosegill (Volvariella surrecta) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Piggyback Rosegill?

The closest relatives of Piggyback Rosegill in the genus Volvariella include , , Silky Rosegill, Angel Rosegill, .