Gerard's milky
Lactarius gerardii
A species of Milk-caps.
Gerard's milky, a mushroom typically encountered on the forest floor, derives its name from its consistently white, unblemished milk that resists discoloration. Its taxonomic placement is currently a topic of debate among mycologists, with various reclassification proposals put forth. This species shows a marked preference for oak trees, forming a symbiotic bond with these hardwoods, though it is occasionally sighted under conifers.
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Attributes of Gerard's milky
Cap Diameter
3 - 11 cm
Height
4 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 11 cm across; convex, flat; brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Gills
Decurrent; quite distant; stark white
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2.5 cm thick; yellow-brown to grayish brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Thin; brittle; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowGrayWhite
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Gerard's milky by these plants
American beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Gerard's milky
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Milk-caps
Toxicity and Edibility of Gerard's milky
Is Gerard's milky Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
