Sporting a subdued yellow cap with an indentation in the center, the golden milk-cap is often found growing near oaks. They look similar to other milkcaps and russalas, but can be distinguished by a quirky characteristic: when cut, the species bleeds a thick, milky-white, latex-like substance. Golden milk-caps are not toxic but they are incredibly bitter and so are considered inedible.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 15 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Golden milk-cap
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Attributes of Golden milk-cap
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 6 - 20 cm wide; convex to funnel-shaped; yellow-ochre
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate to decurrent; crowded; whitish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm long and 2 - 3 cm thick; whitish to cream yellowish; dry, hard
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thick; hard; whitish, slowly stains pale yellow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White to pale yellow
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The golden milk-cap is commonly found in woods. It is closely associated with pine and spruce trees, but also willow, alder, and oak, so it's always found near the roots of trees. It feeds in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids.
