The yellowdrop milkcap is a severely toxic mushroom that causes gastrointestinal disturbances. When cut or bruised, it produces the white milky latex that dries yellow on damaged places just in a few seconds. These bright yellow spots are the best way to distinguish the species.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 9 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 Yellowdrop milkcap
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Attributes of Yellowdrop milkcap
Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm; broadly convex, becoming vase-shaped; pale pinkish to pale cinnamon; moist or dry, smooth or finely roughened; with an uplifted margin
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Attached; close; whitish to pale yellowish; not bruising or discoloring
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; more or less equal; whitish; dry, without potholes
The yellowdrop milkcap is a woodland mushroom that is most commonly associated with oak, and occasionally with other broadleaf trees. It grows on the ground, forming a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides the fungus with sugars and amino acids.
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Is Yellowdrop milkcap Toxic?
Yellowdrop milkcap is recognized as a poisonous mushroom despite its enticing appearance. Even when thoroughly cooked, it retains its toxicity. It's primarily mycorrhizal with oaks and possibly other hardwoods, seen predominantly during summer and fall. The milk of this species is copious, white, and quickly turns yellow upon exposure to air. Consumption can lead to severe acute gastrointestinal symptoms due to the toxins it contains. Its abundance doesn't offset its potential for harm, hence caution is advised against ingestion.
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 Yellowdrop milkcap
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Yellowdrop milkcap
Moist, well-drained, calcareous.
What are Some Tips for Finding Yellowdrop milkcap
Target areas with a substantial presence of oak trees within mixed woodlands.
Focus on well-drained, marginally damp areas where the ground is rich in calcium.
Carefully search around the base of hardwood trees, particularly oaks, for yellowdrop milkcap.
Investigate small clearings or edges of woodland paths, which might favor yellowdrop milkcap growth.
Gently brush aside leaf litter in suspected habitats to reveal hidden yellowdrop milkcap specimens.
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