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russula

/ˈrʌs.jʊ.lə/

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noun

/ˈrʌs.jʊ.lə/C2formalscientific
  • ruКрупный род грибов, характеризующийся плотными ножками, белыми спорами и хрупкими шляпками, которые могут быть красными, фиолетовыми, жёлтыми, зелёными или синими; у них отсутствуют кольцо и вольва, и они отличаются от рода Lactarius тем, что не выделяют млечный сок.

A large genus of fungi characterized by stout stems, white spores, and brittle caps that can be red, purple, yellow, green, or blue; it lacks an annulus and volva, and differs from the genus Lactarius in not producing milky juice.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A large genus of fungi characterized by stout stems, white spores, and brittle caps that come in various colors such as red, purple, yellow, green, or blue. They lack both an annulus and a volva, and differ from the genus Lactarius in not producing milky juice.

    ruРод грибов

    • The Russula mushroom is known for its brightly colored cap.
    • Foragers must be careful when identifying Russula species.
    • Unlike Lactarius, Russula does not exude a milky latex when cut.
Forms
  • russulae plural form
  • russulas plural form
  • russulae' possessive plural form
  • russulas' possessive plural form
  • russula's possessive singular form