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Lactarius citriolens

A species of Milk-caps

Lactarius citriolens belongs to a distinguished group distinguished by their milk-like sap. Typically found in coniferous woods, these mushrooms have a recognizable pale-yellow to orange cap and a short, stout stem. Their gills are usually cream-colored, and they release a distinctive citrus-like scent, which contributes to their identification by mushroom enthusiasts.

Cap Diameter:

10 - 20 cm

Odor:

Sour citrus with a hint of decay.

General Info About Lactarius citriolens

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Attributes of Lactarius citriolens

Cap Diameter

10 - 20 cm

Height

4 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 10 - 20 cm across; convex; pallid yellow to dull yellow; with slightly banded

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Adnate to slightly decurrent; close; pale pink to ochre-buff, yellowing; turns reddish when bruised

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 2 - 4.5 cm thick; slightly tapering towards base; whitish to ochre-yellow; surface smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Grainy; pale yellow; turns yellow or reddish when cut

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Pallid ochre

Odor

Sour citrus with a hint of decay.

Body Color

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to yellowish

Flesh exude liquid when injured

Yes

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Lactarius citriolens by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Species Status

Quite rare

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Habitat of Lactarius citriolens

Deciduous or mixed woods

Scientific Classification of Lactarius citriolens

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Milk-caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Lactarius citriolens

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Is Lactarius citriolens Toxic?

Lactarius citriolens produces a gastrointestinal toxin causing nausea, cramps, vomit, and diarrhea. Symptoms can escalate, leading to vision issues, movement disorders, and potential damage to the liver and kidneys. Its identifiable morphological features can help distinguish it from non-toxic varieties. Consuming lactarius citriolens poses serious health risks; therefore, it should be avoided.

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.