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Tawny milkcap

Lactarius fulvissimus

A species of Milk-caps

Tawny milkcap typically grows in symbiosis with certain trees, favoring the roots of these partners to share nutrients. It has a distinctive cap that changes color as it matures, accompanied by gills underneath that release spores into the environment for reproduction. Tawny milkcap prefers temperate forest habitats and can be identified by its unique milk-like substance that oozes when the flesh is damaged.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

3 - 7 cm

Odor
Odor:

Unpleasantly spicy, slightly acrid aroma

General Info About Tawny milkcap
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Attributes of Tawny milkcap
Cap Diameter
3 - 7 cm
Height
4 - 8 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Creamy-buff with a pinkish tinge
Odor
Unpleasantly spicy, slightly acrid aroma
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Flesh exude liquid when injured
Yes
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Tawny milkcap by these plants:
Pines, Spruces, Firs, Oaks, Lindens
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Tawny milkcap
Tawny milkcap are typically found in deciduous forests with a variety of tree species such as oaks and beeches, thriving on calcareous grounds.
Scientific Classification of Tawny milkcap
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Tawny milkcap
Base-rich, well-drained soils.
What are Some Tips for Finding Tawny milkcap
  • Search in broadleaf woodlands, particularly around oak and beech trees.
  • Look for them in areas where the ground is rich in lime and other basic minerals.
  • Inspect the bases of trees and clearings where sunlight can penetrate, as tawny milkcap prefer such spots.
  • Check for a mutualistic relationship with nearby trees, as tawny milkcap will often be found in close proximity.
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