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Lactarius Maculatipes

Lactarius maculatipes

A species of Milk-caps

Lactarius Maculatipes is known for its slimy stem; this characteristic differs this species from the two other very similar milk-caps of the same genus that lack the slimy stem. When bruised, lactarius Maculatipes releases white, milky latex that turns yellow on exposure to air.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 10 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Lactarius Maculatipes

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Attributes of Lactarius Maculatipes

Cap Diameter

3 - 10 cm

Height

4 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 10 cm; broadly convex when young, becoming shallowly depressed or vase-shaped; whitish to pale yellowish; slimy when wet, smooth or finely roughened, typically with vague zones of color or texture; with an inrolled margin when young, with an uplifted margin

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Beginning to run down the stem; close or crowded; pale yellowish; typically bruising tan

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; tapering to base; whitish; slimy when fresh or wet, usually with yellowish potholes by maturity

Stem Shapes

Tapering

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Firm; white; appearing to yellow when sliced, due to the milk

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Yellowish

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Yellow

White

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Lactarius Maculatipes by these plants:

Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Fairly common

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Habitat of Lactarius Maculatipes

Lactarius Maculatipes typically flourish in habitats alongside hardwoods, especially preferring association with oak trees.

Scientific Classification of Lactarius Maculatipes

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Milk-caps

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Tips for Finding Lactarius Maculatipes

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Lactarius Maculatipes

Well-drained, nutrient-rich, and often acidic soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Lactarius Maculatipes

Focus your search around oak trees, as lactarius Maculatipes form beneficial relationships with these hardwoods.
Look for mushrooms where the ground is well-drained and rich in organic matter, indicators of their preferred soil conditions.
Gently examine the leaf litter and debris around oak trees, as lactarius Maculatipes might be hidden underneath.
Search for lactarius Maculatipes in areas where surrounding vegetation is thriving, suggesting the soil is ideal for their growth.
When exploring, keep to natural paths to minimize disturbance to the habitat while maximizing your chances of finding lactarius Maculatipes.

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