FungusRussulaceae
The Sickener
Russula emetica
- Habitat
- Acidic coniferous and mixed woodland, especially boggy pine-birch stands
- Substrate
- Ectomycorrhizal, soil
Ecological relationships
Mycorrhizal partner of
Scots PinePinus sylvestrisObligate ectomycorrhizal partner of Scots Pine on acidic, boggy soils; rarely recorded away from Pinus.
Silver BirchBetula pendulaAlso ectomycorrhizal with Silver Birch in mixed pine-birch heathland.