2,670 observationsLeast Concern
Green Russula
Russula virescens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Russulaceae ›Genus: Russula
About
Russula virescens is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula, and is commonly known as the green-cracking russula, the quilted green russula, or the green brittlegill. It can be recognized by its distinctive pale green cap that measures up to 15 cm (6 in) in diameter, the surface of which is covered with darker green angular patches. It has crowded white gills, and a firm, white stipe that is up to 8 cm (3 in) tall and 4 cm (1.6 in) thick....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Green Russula is Russula virescens.
- Green Russula belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Green Russula belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Green Russula belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Green Russula belongs to the order Russulales.
- Green Russula belongs to the family Russulaceae.
- Green Russula belongs to the genus Russula.