Pale milkcap belongs to a family known for their diverse and often colorful fungi. Characterized by a pale cap and stem, pale milkcap releases a white milky substance when cut or damaged. Thriving in deciduous woodland settings, these mushrooms form symbiotic relationships with trees, aiding in nutrient absorption.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 cm
Odor:
Slight fruity aroma.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Pale milkcap
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Attributes of Pale milkcap
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm across; convex; pale buff; with indistinct circular zoning
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Shortly decurrent; fairly crowded; pale rosy buff, pale ochre
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2.5 cm thick; cylindrical, tapering towards the base; pale buff; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Grainy; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale ochre
Odor
Slight fruity aroma.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Flesh exude liquid when injured
Yes
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Pale milkcap by these plants:
Pines, Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Pale milkcap
Typically found in deciduous woodlands surrounded by mature beech trees, this species forms clusters which make them somewhat easier to spot.
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Is Pale milkcap Toxic?
Pale milkcap is a mushroom with gastrointestinal toxicity causing nausea, cramps, and diarrhea. Severe cases may lead to vision and movement disorders, and potential damage to vital organs. It's essential to avoid ingestion due to its harmful effects.
Toxins type
Terpenoid
Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
Moderate toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-4 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Common symptoms include gastrointestinal distress, characterized by nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea.
In more severe cases, poisoning can lead to issues beyond the digestive system, such as vision problems, movement disorders like tremors or ataxia, and potential damage to vital organs like the liver and kidneys.
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Tips for Finding Pale milkcap
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What are Some Tips for Finding Pale milkcap
Search around the base of mature beech trees, as pale milkcap tends to grow in these areas.
Look for natural clearings within the woodland where light penetration might encourage the growth of pale milkcap.
Inspect for clusters rather than solitary specimens to increase the chances of locating pale milkcap.
Move slowly and scan the ground carefully, as their pale color can blend with the leaf litter.
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