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Velvety milk cap

Lactarius fallax

A species of Milk-caps

The velvety milk cap is common to the United States where it grows alongside conifers and hemlock and is more common to coastal forests and temperate forests. There are currently two species under the same name. It is currently being evaluated to differentiate the species.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 9 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Velvety milk cap

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Attributes of Velvety milk cap

Cap Diameter

3 - 9 cm

Height

2.5 - 6 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 9 cm across; convex to nearly flat; brown to blackish; surface dry, velvety, finely wrinkled; margin even or scalloped

Gills

Adnate, shortly decurrent; narrow, crowded; white, creamy buff; stain vinaceous when bruised

Stem

Stem 2.5 - 6 cm long, 8 - 15 mm thick; paler brown; solid; surface dry, unpolished or velvety

Flesh

Thin; brittle; staining pale vinaceous

Spore Print Color

Yellow

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

White

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Velvety milk cap by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Least Concern

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Velvety milk cap

Velvety milk cap typically thrive in coastal coniferous forests, often found near Sitka spruce trees, and prefer environments rich in decomposing organic matter, such as duff or well-rotted logs.

Scientific Classification of Velvety milk cap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Milk-caps

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Velvety milk cap

Humid, rich in decaying organic matter, well-drained.

What are Some Tips for Finding Velvety milk cap

Investigate areas with dense coniferous tree coverage, focusing on clusters of spruce trees, which are commonly associated with velvety milk cap.
Examine the forest floor for organic debris like duff or near decomposing logs, as velvety milk cap often emerge in these conditions.
Look for scattered or gregarious groupings, as velvety milk cap do not typically grow in isolation.
Use your hands or a small brush to gently move aside the top layer of duff or debris, which may be concealing velvety milk cap.

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