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Two spored milkcap

Lactarius acerrimus

A species of Milk-caps

Two spored milkcap belongs to a well-known family recognized for its diverse species. This particular mushroom is notable for producing only two spores per basidia, a characteristic relatively uncommon amongst its relatives. Its cap typically exhibits a burnt orange hue that can catch an observer's eye in its natural forest setting. Two spored milkcap are found in specific habitats, often preferring the company of certain trees, which speaks to their ecological specificity.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

4 - 13 cm

Odor
Odor:

Mild, with a pungent fruity hint.

General Info About Two spored milkcap
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Attributes of Two spored milkcap
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 15 cm in diameter; convex; buff; very firm, slightly sticky when moist; margin inrolled, very soon hairless
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Gills
Shortly decurrent; well-spaced; rosy buff later tawnv or cinnamon
Stem
Stem 2 - 5 cm in length, 8 - 20 mm thick; short, stubby; whitish, buff to pale ochre; solid or with one or more small cavities
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Very firm; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, with a pungent fruity hint.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Flesh exude liquid when injured
Yes
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Two spored milkcap by these plants:
Oaks, Spruces, English oak
Species Status
Mainly in Europe
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Two spored milkcap
In broadleaf woods
Scientific Classification of Two spored milkcap
Toxicity and Edibility of Two spored milkcap
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Is Two spored milkcap Toxic?
Two spored milkcap may cause gastrointestinal distress, with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, vision disorders, and potential organ damage when ingested. It is vital to exercise caution around this mushroom as misidentification with non-toxic varieties could be hazardous. Its habitat, conditions, and seasonality are also significant determinants of its presence and prevalence.
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.
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