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Orange Brittlegill

Russula aurantiaca

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Names in Other Languages

German Orange-Täubling

Similar Species in Russula

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Alpine Brittlegill
Russula nana
Least Concern
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Blackening Russula
Russula adusta
Least Concern
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Blackish-Purple Russula
Russula atropurpurea
Least Concern
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Bleached Brittlegill
Russula exalbicans
Least Concern
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Blue Band Brittlegill
Russula chloroides
Least Concern
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Blue-Green Cracking Russula
Russula parvovirescens
Not Evaluated
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Burning Brittlegill
Russula badia
Endangered
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Almond-Scented Russula
Russula fragrantissima
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange Brittlegill?
The scientific name of Orange Brittlegill is Russula aurantiaca. It belongs to the genus Russula.
What family does Orange Brittlegill belong to?
Orange Brittlegill (Russula aurantiaca) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
What kingdom does Orange Brittlegill belong to?
Orange Brittlegill (Russula aurantiaca) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (nấm).
What are the closest relatives of Orange Brittlegill?
The closest relatives of Orange Brittlegill in the genus Russula include Alpine Brittlegill, Blackening Russula, Blackish-Purple Russula, Bleached Brittlegill, Blue Band Brittlegill.

Genus Russula — 20 Species

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Alpine Brittlegill
Russula nana
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Blackening Russula
Russula adusta
LC 🐾
Blackish-Purple Russula
Russula atropurpurea
LC 🐾
Bleached Brittlegill
Russula exalbicans
LC 🐾
Blue Band Brittlegill
Russula chloroides
LC 🐾
Blue-Green Cracking Russula
Russula parvovirescens
NE 🐾
Burning Brittlegill
Russula badia
EN 🐾
Camembert Brittlegill
Russula amoenolens
LC 🐾
Coal Brittlegill
Russula anthracina
NT 🐾
Misfit Brittlegill
Russula xenochlora
NE 🐾
Amethyst Brittlegill
Russula amethystina
DD 🐾
Birch Brittlegill
Russula betularum
LC 🐾
Fruity Brittlegill
Russula queletii
LC 🐾
Russula pseudoaeruginea
DD 🐾
Russula anatina
NT 🐾
Russula atrorubens
LC 🐾
Russula firmula
DD 🐾
Russula sericatula
DD 🐾
Beechwood Sickener
Russula nobilis
NE 🐾
Almond-Scented Russula
Russula fragrantissima
EN
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