Russula ochroleuca

Russula ochroleuca
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Russulales
Family: Russulaceae
Genus: Russula
Species:
R. ochroleuca
Binomial name
Russula ochroleuca
Fr. (1838)
Synonyms
  • Agaricus ochroleucaus Pers. (1801)
Russula ochroleuca
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Gills on hymenium
Cap is convex
Hymenium is free or adnexed
Stipe is bare
Spore print is white
Ecology is mycorrhizal
Edibility is edible, but unpalatable

Russula ochroleuca is a member of the genus Russula. A group that have become known as brittlegills. It has been commonly known as the common yellow russula for some years, and latterly the ochre brittlegill. It is widespread, and common in mixed woodland.


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