russula

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun large genus of fungi with stout stems and white spores and neither annulus nor volva; brittle caps of red or purple or yellow or green or blue; differs from genus Lactarius in lacking milky juice

Etymology

From the genus name Russula.

In classic literature

Synonyms

genus Russula

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