Before the application of molecular techniques, evolutionary relationships between
sequestrate genera and their epigeous counterparts in the Russulaceae were unclear.
Based on overwhelming evidence now available, personal observations, and consideration
of the International Code for Nomenclature of Algae, Fungi and Plants, we combine the
overlapping sequestrate generic names Bucholtzia, Cystangium, Elasmomyces,
Gymnomyces, Macowanites, and Martellia with the agaricoid genus Russula. This …