Russule des charmes
Russula carpini
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Russula carpini faces significant pressure from the ongoing decline of mature hornbeam-dominated forests across Europe, as this mycorrhizal fungus forms obligate partnerships specifically with Carpinus betulus. Forest fragmentation and conversion of old-growth woodlands to managed plantations disrupts the complex soil chemistry and root networks essential for this species' survival. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and soil moisture levels that affect both the fungus and its hornbeam hosts.
Habitat
This mycorrhizal fungus is found exclusively in mature deciduous forests dominated by European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), typically in calcareous soils with rich organic matter. It forms essential symbiotic relationships with hornbeam roots in undisturbed woodland ecosystems across temperate Europe.
Other threatened species in Russulaceae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Russule des charmes classified as Vulnerable?
Where does Russule des charmes live?
What are the main threats to Russule des charmes?
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.