Almond-scented Russula
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Almond-scented Russula

Russula fragrantissima

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Adam Bryant, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Adam Bryant

Overview

Russula fragrantissima, commonly known as the almond-scented russula, fragrant russula, or fetid russula, is a species of mushroom in the family Russulaceae. It is inedible and may be poisonous.

The Almond-scented Russula faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion in its limited range. As a mycorrhizal fungus dependent on specific host trees, it is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in forest composition that disrupt these critical symbiotic relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

Russula fragrantissima is a mycorrhizal fungus. It is found under both hardwoods and conifers.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Almond-scented Russula classified as Endangered?
Almond-scented Russula is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Almond-scented Russula faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion in its limited range. As a mycorrhizal fungus dependent on specific host trees, it is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in forest composition that disrupt these critical symbiotic relationships.
Where does Almond-scented Russula live?
Almond-scented Russula occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Almond-scented Russula?
The main threats to Almond-scented Russula are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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