First record of Russula pectinatoides Peck (Basidiomycota, Russulaceae) from Chile

Abstract

Russula pectinatoides (Basidiomycota, Russulaceae), considered a holarctic species, is reported for the first time from Chile. It adds to the list of adventitious Russula and Lactarius species which form mycorrhizal associations with introduced ornamental and forest trees. A detailed description and an updated key for allochtonous agaricoid Russulaceae in Chile are provided.