Russula risigallina is a small yellow mushroom in the family Russulaceae, a group of fungi in the order Russulales. It was previously known as Russula chamaeleontina, a name that still appears in older references.
The mushroom occurs in various countries throughout Europe. Its small size and yellow color set it apart from many other russulas, but identifying the species correctly is not always simple, which makes it a useful case for anyone learning this large and varied genus.
Distribution and Habitat
Russula risigallina is found in various countries throughout Europe, where it grows as a small yellow russula. Its presence is documented across the continent, though its exact range is not fully mapped.
Observations of the mushroom peak in late summer. Most are made from July through October, with August the highest month, followed closely by September. Fewer observations come from November to June, and December is the quietest month of the year.
Photos
Photographs from by Jason Grant via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., via iNaturalist, licensed under CC0 1.0., by Gabriele Vaudano via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., by Nicola Crockford via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., by Enrico Tomschke via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., by Manuela Fiorini via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., by ionafraser via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., by uxbridgebirder via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., by yellowplant via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., by Martiño Cabana Otero via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., by Davide Puddu via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., by Eleftherios Katsillis via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., and by Felicia Seichter via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY 4.0., credited on each photo.
Ecology and classification
Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Genus
- Russula
- Species
- Russula risigallina
Sources
- GBIF Species names and classification
- iNaturalist Photos
- Wikidata Common names and conservation status
- Wikipedia Summary extract
