Russulaceae
Russula paneeroides T.Lebel , legitimate, scientific
Lebel, T. (10 November 2017), Nomenclatural changes and corrections for some previously described Australasian truffle-like fungi (Basidiomycetes). Muelleria 36: 13 [nom. nov.]
replaced synonym: Gymnomyces pallidus Massee & Rodway legitimate replaced synonym: Octaviania pallida (Massee & Rodway) G.Cunn. nom. illeg.
  • Text: identifier: MB 821533
  • Text: "The name Russula pallida is already in use (Karsten, Hedwigia 35(1): 43 (1896)), so a new name for this taxon is required. ... "
  • Etymology: "The new epithet refers to the pale colour and texture of the fruit bodies [paneer= cheesy curd-like whey; -oides = resembling]."