Purple-staining bearded milk cap is easily recognized by its distinctive purple stains that appear when the mushroom is handled or damaged. It has a cap that often displays a mix of yellow and brown tones, which rests upon a short, stout stem. It is one of the intriguing species that exudes a white milky substance, commonly called latex, when cut open or broken.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 18 cm
Odor:
Slightly fragrant when young, otherwise nondescript.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Purple-staining bearded milk cap
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Attributes of Purple-staining bearded milk cap
Cap Diameter
5 - 18 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 14 cm across; convex to flat to shallowly vase-shaped; pale to dark yellow or orangish yellow; with hairy; turns lilac to purple when bruised
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Attached, decurrent; close; whitish, yellowish, orangish; turns lilac to purple when stained and damaged
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 3 cm thick; equal, slightly club-shaped; whitish, pale yellowish; with featuring potholes; turns lilac to purple when bruised
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White; turns lilac when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Creamy yellowish to pale ivory
Odor
Slightly fragrant when young, otherwise nondescript.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Flesh exude liquid when injured
Yes
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Purple-staining bearded milk cap by these plants:
Engelmann spruce, Spruces, Willows
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Purple-staining bearded milk cap
Purple-staining bearded milk cap typically thrives in coniferous woodland areas, often under spruce trees, preferring environments that are cool and moist.
Scientific Classification of Purple-staining bearded milk cap
Toxicity and Edibility of Purple-staining bearded milk cap
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Is Purple-staining bearded milk cap Toxic?
Purple-staining bearded milk cap is often found in humid conditions, particularly during the fall season. Its unique purple staining and milk cap morphology help differentiate it from non-toxic species. If consumed, it typically results in gastrointestinal distress, visual impairment, and, in severe cases, liver and kidney damage.
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 Purple-staining bearded milk cap
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Purple-staining bearded milk cap
Moist, well-drained soils under coniferous trees.
What are Some Tips for Finding Purple-staining bearded milk cap
Focus your search on coniferous forests, paying close attention to areas beneath spruce trees.
Inspect moist areas, as purple-staining bearded milk cap is likely to be found in well-hydrated environments.
Look for small, scattered groups rather than large clusters, which is how purple-staining bearded milk cap commonly appears.
Be gentle with the surrounding vegetation to preserve the natural habitat while searching.
Use a gentle hand to move aside leaf litter or debris that might be concealing purple-staining bearded milk cap from view.
How to Clean and Preserve Purple-staining bearded milk cap
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