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Russula ochroleuca

(Pers.: Secr.) Fr.

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Russula ochroleuca is a member of the genus Russula. A group that have become known as brittlegills. It has been commonly known as the common yellow russula for some years, and latterly the ochre brittlegill. It is widespread, and common in mixed woodland.

Description

Russula ochroleuca is a mushroom in the family Russulaceae, found in temperate to tropical regions.

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Distribution

It is a temperate to tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Denmark, East Africa, Europe, Iraq, Malawi, Middle East,

References (3)

  • Aziz, F. H. & Toma, F. M., 2012, First Observations on the Mushroom in Mountain Area of Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Journal of Advanced Laboratory Research in Biology 3(4)
  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au

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