3,898 observationsLeast Concern
Yellow Swamp Brittlegill
Russula claroflava
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Russulaceae ›Genus: Russula
About
Russula claroflava, commonly known as the yellow swamp russula or yellow swamp brittlegill, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula. It is found in wet places under birch and aspen woodlands across Europe and North America. It has a yellow cap, white gills and stipe and bruises grey. It is mild-tasting and regarded as good to eat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Yellow Swamp Brittlegill is Russula claroflava.
- The Yellow Swamp Brittlegill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Yellow Swamp Brittlegill belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Yellow Swamp Brittlegill belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Yellow Swamp Brittlegill belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Yellow Swamp Brittlegill belongs to the order Russulales.
- Yellow Swamp Brittlegill belongs to the family Russulaceae.
- Yellow Swamp Brittlegill belongs to the genus Russula.