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the sickener

Russula emetica

Taxonomy

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

About

Russula emetica, commonly known as the sickener, emetic russula, or vomiting russula, is a basidiomycete mushroom, and the type species of the genus Russula. It has a red, convex to flat cap up to 8.5 cm (3.3 in) in diameter, with a cuticle that can be peeled off almost to the centre. The gills are white to pale cream, and closely spaced. A smooth white stem measures up to 10.5 cm (4.1 in) long and 2.4 cm (0.9 in) thick. First described...

Frequently Asked Questions

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