Lactarius lacunarum
Lactarius lacunarum
A species of Milk-caps.
Lactarius lacunarum is part of an expansive fungal lineage characterized by its wide array of forms and hues. These fungi commonly thrive in forested habitats and possess the notable trait of exuding a milky or pigmented liquid when their lamellae or tissue are harmed. They are frequently identified by their cap, which may exhibit a textured, indented surface reminiscent of small pits or depressions.
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Attributes of Lactarius lacunarum
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 8 cm across; depressed; yellow-brown to brick-reddish brown; surface smooth
Gills
Adnate; crowded; cream to pale beige
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 1.5 - 7 cm long, 3 - 10 mm thick; cylindrical; orange cream, reddish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Grainy; cream to yellowish; turns yellow when exposed to air
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedOrangeCream
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to yellowish
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Lactarius lacunarum by these plants
Pines, Spruces, Oaks, Willows, European aspen
Species Status
Occasional
Scientific Classification of Lactarius lacunarum
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Milk-caps
Toxicity and Edibility of Lactarius lacunarum
Is Lactarius lacunarum Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
