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Shellfish-scented Russula

Russula xerampelina

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Russulaceae ›Genus: Russula

About

Russula xerampelina, also commonly known as the crab brittlegill or the shrimp mushroom, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the brittlegill genus Russula. Two subspecies are recognised. The fruiting bodies appear in coniferous woodlands in autumn in northern Europe and North America. Their caps are coloured various shades of wine-red, purple to green. Mild tasting and edible, it is one of the most highly regarded brittlegills for the table. It is also notable for smelling of shellfish...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shellfish-scented Russula?
The scientific name of Shellfish-scented Russula is Russula xerampelina.
What is the conservation status of Shellfish-scented Russula?
The Shellfish-scented Russula has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Shellfish-scented Russula belong to?
Shellfish-scented Russula belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Shellfish-scented Russula belong to?
Shellfish-scented Russula belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Shellfish-scented Russula belong to?
Shellfish-scented Russula belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Shellfish-scented Russula belong to?
Shellfish-scented Russula belongs to the order Russulales.
What family does Shellfish-scented Russula belong to?
Shellfish-scented Russula belongs to the family Russulaceae.
What genus does Shellfish-scented Russula belong to?
Shellfish-scented Russula belongs to the genus Russula.