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Pasture Brittlegill

Russula pascua

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (担子菌门)
Class
Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)
Order
Russulales (红菇目)
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russula
Species
Russula pascua (Pasture Brittlegill)

Names in Other Languages

German Gebirgs-Heringstäubling

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
View all species in Russula →

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傘菌綱
Class
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红菇目
Order
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Russulaceae
Family
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Russula
Genus

Compare Species

vs Alpine Brittlegill vs Blackening Russula vs Blackish-Purple Russula vs Bleached Brittlegill

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pasture Brittlegill?
The scientific name of Pasture Brittlegill is Russula pascua. It belongs to the genus Russula.
What is the conservation status of Pasture Brittlegill?
Pasture Brittlegill (Russula pascua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pasture Brittlegill live?
Pasture Brittlegill is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Pasture Brittlegill belong to?
Pasture Brittlegill (Russula pascua) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
Is Pasture Brittlegill endangered?
No, Pasture Brittlegill (Russula pascua) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pasture Brittlegill belong to?
Pasture Brittlegill (Russula pascua) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Pasture Brittlegill?
The closest relatives of Pasture Brittlegill in the genus Russula include Alpine Brittlegill, Blackening Russula, Blackish-Purple Russula, Bleached Brittlegill, Blue Band Brittlegill.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Russula — 20 Species

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Alpine Brittlegill
Russula nana
LC 🐾
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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