Hygrophorus milky
A species of Milk-caps Scientific name : Lactarius hygrophoroides Genus : Milk-caps
Hygrophorus milky, A species of Milk-caps
Scientific name: Lactarius hygrophoroides
Genus: Milk-caps
Photo By Dan Molter (shroomydan) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Hygrophorus milky is a mycorrhizal mushroom, meaning it forms relationships with trees via connections to their roots. This mushroom is particularly associated with oak trees. As a Lactarius species, the gills of this mushroom releases a milky-white latex when disturbed.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Habitat
The hygrophorus milky can be found in woods and wooded areas where it grows in association with broadleaf trees such as oaks. It grows on the ground and is always found near the roots of trees.
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General Info
Habitat
The hygrophorus milky can be found in woods and wooded areas where it grows in association with broadleaf trees such as oaks. It grows on the ground and is always found near the roots of trees.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; scattered, gregarious
Cap Diameter
3-10 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
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Photo By Dan Molter (shroomydan) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Milk-caps Species
Hygrophorus milky