Lactarius badiosanguineus
Lactarius badiosanguineus
A species of Milk-caps.
Lactarius badiosanguineus stands out with its striking deep orange to reddish-brown cap, which feels a little tacky to the touch. When its gills are bruised, they release a milky fluid. This species forms a symbiotic relationship primarily with conifers, thus contributing significantly to forest health by facilitating nutrient exchange with its host trees.
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Attributes of Lactarius badiosanguineus
Cap Diameter
2 - 9 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cream
Odor
Slightly acrid, otherwise not distinctive
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to yellowish
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Lactarius badiosanguineus by these plants
Engelmann spruce, Firs, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Scientific Classification of Lactarius badiosanguineus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Milk-caps
Toxicity and Edibility of Lactarius badiosanguineus
Is Lactarius badiosanguineus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
