Gertrude Simmons Burlingham

American mycologist and entomologist (1872-1952).

Gertrude Simmons Burlingham (April 21, 1872 – January 11, 1952) was an early-20th-century mycologist best known for her work on American Russula and Lactarius and pioneering the use of microscopic spore features and iodine staining for species identification.

Abbreviations: Burl.
Occupations: teacher, mycologist, entomologist, botanist, botanical collector, biologist
Citizenships: United States
Dates: 1872-04-21T00:00:00Z – 1952-01-11T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Mexico
Direct attributions: 0 plants, 83 fungi
Authorship mentions: 0 plants, 88 fungi

83 fungi attributed, 5 fungi contributed to88 fungi:

Lactarius paradoxus (Silver-blue Milkcap) Beardslee & Burl. 1940
fungi species in the russulaceae family
Lactarius paradoxus is a North American member of the large milk-cap genus, Lactarius, in the order Russulales. The mushroom is blue-green to gray, staining green and bleeding red latex. It is edible but becomes bitter with age.
Lactarius maculatipes Burl. 1942
fungi species in the russulaceae family
Lactarius maculatipes is a member of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius in the order Russulales. The species was described as new to science by mycologist Gertrude S. Burlingham in 1942.
Lactarius agglutinatus Burl. 1908
fungi species in the russulaceae family
Lactarius agglutinatus is a member of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius in the order Russulales. Found in North America, the species was first described in 1908 by mycologist Gertrude Simmons Burlingham.
Russula subtilis Burl. 1924
fungi species in the russulaceae family
Russula subtilis is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula native to North America. Its flesh smells of parsley.
Lactarius proximellus Beardslee & Burl. 1940
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula redolens Burl. 1921
fungi species in the russulaceae family
Russula redolens, commonly known as the parsley-scented russula, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula native to North America. Its flesh smells of parsley.
Russula californiensis Burl. 1936
fungi species in the russulaceae family
Russula californiensis is a species of gilled mushroom. It is endemic to California in North America. First described by Gertrude Simmons Burlingham in 1936, R. californiensis is usually found in fall and winter in association with Monterey pine and bishop pine. The cap is semi-viscid when wet, and coral to brown in color, with creamy splotches possibly developing as it ages. The stipe stains gray or black. Similar-looking mushrooms with potential geographical overlap include Russula sanguinaria and Russula queletii.
Lactarius pseudodeliciosus Beardslee & Burl. 1940
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius peckii (Peck's Milky Cap) Burl. 1908
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius mucidus Burl. 1908
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius luculentus Burl. 1936
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius imperceptus Beardslee & Burl. 1940
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius croceus Burl. 1908
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula vinacea (Blackish-red Russula) Burl. 1915
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula praeumbonata Burl. 1921
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula mordax Burl. 1936
fungi species in the russulaceae family
Russula mordax, commonly known as the biting russula or biting brittlegill, is a species of mushroom in the family Russulaceae.
Russula mexicana Burl. 1911
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula hibbardae Burl. 1921
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula gracilis Burl. 1915
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula crenulata Burl. 1913
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula burkei Burl. 1924
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula brunneola Burl. 1915
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Russula bicolor Burl. 1913
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius speciosus Burl. 1908
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius minusculus Burl. 1907
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius limacinus Beardslee & Burl. 1940
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius lanuginosus Burl. 1908
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius floridanus Beardslee & Burl. 1940
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius delicatus Burl. 1908
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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Lactarius cognoscibilis Beardslee & Burl. 1940
fungi species in the russulaceae family
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