Rollrim milkcap

Lactarius resimus

A species of Milk-caps.

Lactarius torminosus, a species commonly found in coniferous woodlands, forms mycorrhizal associations with the root systems of trees. It is characterized by an initial pure white cap that gradually shifts to a yellowish hue over time, frequently displaying a central depression. When incised, this mushroom exudes a gentle, white latex. The lamellae beneath the pileus are crowded and vary in color from white to a light yellow. Its typical fruiting season extends from the latter part of summer into autumn.

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Attributes of Rollrim milkcap

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Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm across; convex to flat or shallowly vase-shaped; whitish, yellowish; with finely hairy; margin inrolled
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Decurrent; close, crowded; whitish to slightly pinkish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 4 cm long, 1 - 1.5 cm thick; equal; whitish, yellowish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; turns yellow when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Creamy
Odor
Mild, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
YellowWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to yellowish
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Rollrim milkcap by these plants
Oaks, Lindens
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Rollrim milkcap

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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 Rollrim milkcap

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Is Rollrim milkcap Toxic?

The Rollrim milkcap poses significant health risks due to its gastrointestinal toxins, commonly causing severe discomfort such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, and in more serious cases, it can impair vision or damage internal organs. This mushroom possesses unique physical characteristics, necessitating precise identification to distinguish it from harmless varieties. Unfortunately, detailed data regarding its preferred habitats, growth conditions, or seasonal occurrences remains scarce. Given the serious potential health hazards, consuming this mushroom is strongly discouraged.

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.