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Purple-staining milk cap

Lactarius pallescens

A species of Milk-caps

Purple-staining milk cap is a distinctive fungus characterized by its capacity to release a milky substance when damaged. This mushroom sports a cap that ranges from a pale to a striking reddish-purple tone, with age influencing color intensity. The gills beneath the cap are tightly packed, and the sturdy stem supports the overall structure. Native to forested areas, purple-staining milk cap often forms symbiotic relationships with trees, aiding in nutrient exchange.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 12 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Purple-staining milk cap

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Attributes of Purple-staining milk cap

Cap Diameter

4 - 12 cm

Height

4 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 10 cm in width; gray-brown; mucilaginous

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Slightly decurrent; whitish

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

3 - 8 cm long and 1 - 2 cm wide; bruising yellowish to rusty brown; viscid

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Whitish; stains lilac, in age reddish stains develop

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Pale yellow to orange

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Gray

Growth Form

Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Purple-staining milk cap by these plants:

Pines, Oaks, Spruces

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Least Concern

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Purple-staining milk cap

Purple-staining milk cap typically grows in mixed hardwood or coniferous forests, often found under shade-providing trees like oak or pine.

Scientific Classification of Purple-staining 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 Purple-staining milk cap

Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Purple-staining milk cap

Search beneath the canopies of oak, pine, or similar trees where purple-staining milk cap are often found.
Look for purple-staining milk cap in habitats that provide ample shade which supports their growth.
Investigate areas with moist, well-drained soil rich in organic material conducive for purple-staining milk cap.
Pay attention to subtle natural features indicative of purple-staining milk cap, like decaying wood or leaf litter.

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