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Russula zonaria, a new species of Russula subsect. Ochricompactae is described from Thailand. Its macro- and microscopical features, being intermediate between those of Russula and Lactarius, are discussed and illustrated in detail. Its relation to the other species of Ochricompactae is discussed.