4,771 observationsLeast Concern
Green Brittlegill
Russula aeruginea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Russulales βΊFamily: Russulaceae βΊGenus: Russula
About
Russula aeruginea, also known as the grass-green Russula, the tacky green Russula, or the green Russula, is an edible Russula mushroom. Widely distributed in northern temperate regions, it is usually found under birch, mostly in pine forests. The very poisonous death cap can have a similar appearance, especially from above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Green Brittlegill is Russula aeruginea.
- Green Brittlegill belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Green Brittlegill belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Green Brittlegill belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Green Brittlegill belongs to the order Russulales.
- Green Brittlegill belongs to the family Russulaceae.
- Green Brittlegill belongs to the genus Russula.