The Chinese species complex of Hygrophorus russula in subsection Clitocyboides has been studied. Three new species, H. orientalis, H. qinggangjun and H. yunnanensis were proposed, based on morphology, molecular systematics and chemical reactions. Hygrophorus qinggangjun and H. yunnanensis occur at high elevations of Yunnan China; H. orientalis is widely distributed in East Asia and occurs at low elevations. At present, seven taxa have been revealed in the H. russula species complex; a key to these species is provided.

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On 30 Jan, 2021
The Chinese species complex of Hygrophorus russula in subsection Clitocyboides has been studied. Three new species, H. orientalis, H. qinggangjun and H. yunnanensis were proposed, based on morphology, molecular systematics and chemical reactions. Hygrophorus qinggangjun and H. yunnanensis occur at high elevations of Yunnan China; H. orientalis is widely distributed in East Asia and occurs at low elevations. At present, seven taxa have been revealed in the H. russula species complex; a key to these species is provided.

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