Fruity milkcap is part of a colorful and diverse fungal family known for their distinctive gilled mushrooms. It is recognizable by its unique aroma and appearance. Fruity milkcap typically grows in forests, forming beneficial relationships with trees. Its seasonality and preferred habitat align with specific tree partners found in these ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 12 cm
Odor:
Sour fruity, reminiscent of pears and apples.
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Toxicity and Edibility
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Attributes of Fruity milkcap
Cap Diameter
3 - 12 cm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 3.5 - 15 cm in width; convex, funnel-shaped; ochre cream; surface viscid, then dry
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Decurrent; crowded; whitish to pale buff
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 2 - 5 cm in height, 1 - 3 cm in thickness; white cream to ochre
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Grainy; whitish; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale ochre
Odor
Sour fruity, reminiscent of pears and apples.
Body Color
Brown
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Fruity milkcap Toxic?
Fruity milkcap is known for inducing distressing gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Severe cases can result in vision impairment and mobility issues, even risking organ damage. Therefore, consuming this mushroom is emphatically discouraged. Nevertheless, clear morphological identifiers can differentiate it from non-toxic varieties to prevent unintended 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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