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Lactarius circellatus

A species of Milk-caps

Lactarius circellatus is a member of the Russulaceae family, known for its distinctive features. It typically has a cap with concentric zones of different colors and produces a milky fluid when its tissue is damaged. Lactarius circellatus can be found growing on the ground in both deciduous and coniferous forests, often forming symbiotic relationships with trees.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 12 cm

Odor:

Faintly spicy with a hint of fruitiness.

General Info About Lactarius circellatus

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Attributes of Lactarius circellatus

Cap Diameter

3 - 12 cm

Height

3 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 3.5 - 7 cm across; convex; lilac-gray or dark gray; with water spots, zonations, tacky, sub-viscid; with in-rolled margin

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Creamy colored, latex white, drying pale greenish

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stipe 4 - 6 cm long, 1.2 - 2 cm wide at apex; slightly larger at base; smooth, lubricious

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Off-white-to-creamy white

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White-to-creamy

Odor

Faintly spicy with a hint of fruitiness.

Body Color

Gray

Purple

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to brown

Flesh exude liquid when injured

Yes

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Lactarius circellatus by these plants:

Oaks, Pines, Common hornbeam

Species Status

Common

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Habitat of Lactarius circellatus

In moss under mountain hemlock and spruce

Scientific Classification of Lactarius circellatus

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Milk-caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Lactarius circellatus

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Is Lactarius circellatus Toxic?

Lactarius circellatus is commonly found in specific habitats and seasons, which are well-documented by mycologists. Unequivocally, consumption results in adverse health effects, predominantly gastrointestinal distress with multiple severe issues in worst-case scenarios. Morphologically, it exhibits unique features which assist in differentiating it from non-toxic species.

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.