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Lactarius leonis
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Lactarius leonis
Lactarius leonis
Lactarius leonis

Lactarius leonis

Lactarius leonis

A species of Milk-caps

Lactarius leonis belongs to a group of fungi characterized by gills underneath their caps and a milky substance that oozes when the mushroom’s tissues are broken. Lactarius leonis grows in certain types of woodlands and can be recognized by its distinct cap color and size. This mushroom plays an ecological role by forming relationships with surrounding plant roots, facilitating nutrient exchange.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

5 - 15 cm

Odor
Odor:

Citrusy, with mild fruity notes.

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Attributes of Lactarius leonis
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Height
4 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 15 cm across; funnel-shaped; pale lemon yellow to pale ocher yellow; surface finely hairy to smooth
Gills
Attached; moderately crowded; whitish, creamy
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1.5 - 3.5 cm thick; cylindrical to slightly spherical; whitish, pale yellow
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Firm; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cream
Odor
Citrusy, with mild fruity notes.
Body Color
Yellow
Cream
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to yellowish
Flesh exude liquid when injured
Yes
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Lactarius leonis by these plants:
Spruces, Pines, Oaks
Species Status
Very rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Lactarius leonis
Spruce
Scientific Classification of Lactarius leonis
Phylum
Club fungi
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Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
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Order
Russulales
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Family
Russulaceae
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Genus
Milk-caps
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