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Lactarius albocarneus

A species of Milk-caps

Lactarius albocarneus is a member of the Russulaceae family, characterized by a cream to pale tan cap with a smooth texture. The gills beneath the cap are spaced and attached to the short, sturdy stem. Lactarius albocarneus typically emerges in deciduous forests and enjoys a symbiotic relationship with certain trees, contributing to the forest's ecosystem.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 8 cm

Odor:

Mildly earthy with a slight unpleasantness.

General Info About Lactarius albocarneus

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Attributes of Lactarius albocarneus

Cap Diameter

3 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 7 cm wide; flat arched; pale gray to gray-purple, blackish gray when pressed

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky, Smooth

Gills

Free; whitish cream-colored, later pale

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 1 - 1.5 cm wide; stuffed, hollow when old; whitish; smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Pliable; whitish; slowly turns yellow when injured

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Yellowish to ocher

Odor

Mildly earthy with a slight unpleasantness.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

Gray

White

Purple

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to yellowish

Flesh exude liquid when injured

Yes

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Lactarius albocarneus by these plants:

Oaks, Pines, Firs, European beech

Species Status

Not common in Switzerland

Endangered Species

Yes

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Habitat of Lactarius albocarneus

In higher hills or mountains

Scientific Classification of Lactarius albocarneus

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Milk-caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Lactarius albocarneus

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Is Lactarius albocarneus Toxic?

Lactarius albocarneus poses significant health risks for humans, manifesting as gastrointestinal distress, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and cramps widely reported. More severe poisoning can trigger vision problems, movement disorders, and potential damage to vital organs like the liver and kidneys. Identification must be precise to avoid mistaking lactarius albocarneus for non-toxic species, given its shared habitat, season, and growth conditions with other mushrooms.

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.