Biology:Russula amoenolens

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Short description: Species of fungus

Russula amoenolens
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Russulales
Family: Russulaceae
Genus: Russula
Species:
R. amoenolens
Binomial name
Russula amoenolens
(Romagn.)

Russula amoenolens, also known by its common name camembert brittlegill, is a member of the genus Russula. The species has a greyish-brown cap, with clear scoring along the edge. While inedible, the mushroom is known for its distinctive smell like camembert cheese. The mushroom often appears under oak trees from summer to autumn.[1]

Taxonomy

The species was first described by French mycologist Henri Romagnesi in 1952.[2]

Distribution

Distribution of Russula amoenolens in Europe

The species is primarily found in Europe, but has also been reported in the United States, Costa Rica, Morocco and New Zealand.

See also

References

Wikidata ☰ Q1028515 entry