Russula flocktoniae

Appearance

Caps are bright orange, generally 5–6 cm diameter but may be as large as 8 cm (or even up to 10 cm in south eastern Australian forests).

Naming

Australian sources used the name Russula flocktoniae, whilst other generic fungi databases use Russula flocktonae Cleland & Cheel, 1919.

The scientific name refers to the colour of the type specimen for Russula and also honours well-known botanical artist Margaret Flockton who worked at the National Herbarium at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens (and the NSW Forestry
Department) from 1901–1927.

Habitat

Russula flocktoniae is a common species found in most eucalypt forests and woodlands in southern Australia. In the southwest it occurs most commonly in jarrah forest and coastal woodlands in early autumn to early winter. It fruits singly or in small groups.