Lactarius circellatus

Lactarius circellatus

A species of Milk-caps.

Belonging to the Russulaceae family, Lactarius circellatus is a fungus recognized by several unique characteristics. Its cap commonly displays ring-like patterns of varying hues, and when injured, its flesh exudes a latex-like substance. This species of mushroom thrives on the forest floor in mixed woodlands, encompassing both broadleaf and needle-leaved trees, where it frequently engages in mycorrhizal associations with host trees.

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Attributes of Lactarius circellatus

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Cap Diameter
3 - 12 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3.5 - 7 cm across; convex; lilac-gray or dark gray; with water spots, zonations, tacky, sub-viscid; with in-rolled margin
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Creamy colored, latex white, drying pale greenish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stipe 4 - 6 cm long, 1.2 - 2 cm wide at apex; slightly larger at base; smooth, lubricious
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Off-white-to-creamy white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White-to-creamy
Odor
Faintly spicy with a hint of fruitiness.
Body Color
GrayPurple
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to brown
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Lactarius circellatus by these plants
Oaks, Pines, Common hornbeam
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Lactarius circellatus

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Milk-caps
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Toxicity and Edibility of Lactarius circellatus

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Is Lactarius circellatus Toxic?

Lactarius circellatus thrives in particular environments and periods, information widely recorded by fungal experts. Ingesting this mushroom invariably leads to detrimental health outcomes, primarily digestive upset, with several critical complications possible in severe cases. Its physical characteristics are distinct, aiding in its distinction from harmless varieties.

Toxins type
Terpenoid
Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
Moderate toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-4 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Common symptoms include gastrointestinal distress, characterized by nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea. In more severe cases, poisoning can lead to issues beyond the digestive system, such as vision problems, movement disorders like tremors or ataxia, and potential damage to vital organs like the liver and kidneys.