Russulales Collection

Close-up of Tiered tooth fungus (Hericium cirrhatum), impressive and rare fungi, growing on underside of ancient fallen Beech (Fagus sp) tree. Hertfordshire, England, UK. September. Focus Stacked

Fleecy milk-cap fungus (Lactifluus / Lactarius vellereus) on the forest floor in beech woodland in autumn, France, November

Fleecy milk-cap fungus (Lactifluus / Lactarius vellereus) on the forest floor in beech woodland in autumn, France, November

Grey Milk Cap (Lactarius vietus), illustration Botany, Mushrooms, Basidiomycota, Russulales

Russula albonigra, illustration Botany, Mushrooms, Basidiomycota, Russulales

Stocking Webcap (Cortinarius torvus), illustration Botany, Mushrooms, Basidiomycota, Agaricales

Birch Milkcap (Lactarius tabidus), illustration Botany, Mushrooms, Basidiomycota, Russulales

Hot Orange Lactarius (Lactarius zonarius), illustration Botany, Mushrooms, Basidiomycota, Russulales

European Leaf-toed Gekko (Euleptes europaea), illustration
Zoology - Scaled reptiles - Gekkonidae - European Leaf-toed Gecko (Euleptes europaea), illustration

Russula foetens, illustration Botany, Mushrooms, Basidiomycota, Russulales

Fire-milk Lactarius (Lactarius pyrogalus), illustration Botany, Mushrooms, Basidiomycota, Russulales

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Discover the fascinating world of Russulales: a diverse group of fungi that captivate with their unique features and enchanting beauty. In this close-up shot, we are mesmerized by the tiered tooth fungus (Hericium cirrhatum) as it delicately grows on the underside of an ancient fallen Beech tree in Hertfordshire, England. This impressive and rare species showcases intricate details that leave us in awe. Amongst the Russulales family, we encounter the fleecy milk-cap fungus (Lactifluus / Lactarius vellereus), known for its velvety texture and striking appearance. Its grey counterpart, the Grey Milk Cap (Lactarius vietus), adds a touch of elegance to our exploration through its beautifully illustrated form. As we delve deeper into this captivating realm, we come across other intriguing members such as Russula albonigra with its distinctive black coloration depicted in stunning illustrations. The stocking webcap (Cortinarius torvus) stands out with its intricate web-like veil covering its cap while the Birch Milkcap (Lactarius tabidus) showcases a remarkable blend of colors. The vibrant Hot Orange Lactarius (Lactarius zonarius) catches our attention with its fiery hues, contrasting against nature's backdrop. Moving beyond fungi, even European Leaf-toed Gekko (Euleptes europaea) finds itself represented alongside these marvelous species in beautiful illustrations. Russula foetens emerges as another member within this captivating group; however, it is not just visually appealing but also releases a distinct odor that adds to its allure. Lastly, we encounter Fire-milk Lactarius (Lactarius pyrogalus), which ignites curiosity with both its name and illustration. Through this glimpse into Russulales' world, one cannot help but marvel at their diversity and wonder about their ecological significance.