Slimy milkcap can be identified by its unappealing shiny appearance which is due to its slimy coating. This mushroom is used to produce a green pigment called blennione. This mushroom is only found where beach trees grow and its fruiting bodies appear in summer and fall.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Slimy milkcap
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Attributes of Slimy milkcap
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm across; flattened convex; pale olive to greenish grey; very slimy when moist; margin curved inwards
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Shortly decurrent or adnate; crowded; turn brownish-grey when wounded
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 5 cm tall by 1 - 1.7 cm thick; tapering a little towards the bottom; paler colour than the cap; very slimy
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Is Slimy milkcap Toxic?
Slimy milkcap is a mushroom that typically grows in certain habitats, during specific seasons. Ingestion of slimy milkcap can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea. More severe reactions may lead to vision issues, movement disorders, and possible liver or kidney damage. It is crucial to distinguish slimy milkcap from non-toxic mushroom varieties to prevent poisoning.
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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Tips for Finding Slimy milkcap
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What are Some Tips for Finding Slimy milkcap
Target areas dominated by beech trees, as slimy milkcap is most commonly found in their vicinity.
Explore around the base of beech trees, checking for slimy milkcap concealed in the leaf litter.
Investigate multiple trees throughout the area; slimy milkcap may not be present under every individual beech tree.
Be observant for the distinct cap and gill features of slimy milkcap which may help in identifying it from other species.
Prioritize gentle and minimal disturbance to the habitat to preserve the environment and the fungi.
How to Clean and Preserve Slimy milkcap
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