Lactarius romagnesii is a member of a group of fungi characterized by gills beneath its cap and a typically robust constitution. It features a distinctive cap which changes color as it matures. Found primarily in wooded areas, lactarius romagnesii forms a special symbiotic relationship with certain types of trees, helping them absorb water and nutrients.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 12 cm
Odor:
Reminiscent of leaf shield bugs.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Lactarius romagnesii
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Attributes of Lactarius romagnesii
Cap Diameter
3 - 12 cm
Height
4 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 10 cm across; convex to flat; brown, black; surface smooth, with wrinkled
Cap Shape
Depressed, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate, decurrent; crowded; ocher
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 15 cm long, 1.5 - 2 cm thick; cylindrical; fawn brown to buff
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Whitish; turns salmon pink when cut
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Yellowish to ocher
Odor
Reminiscent of leaf shield bugs.
Body Color
Brown
Black
Cream
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Flesh exude liquid when injured
Yes
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
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Is Lactarius romagnesii Toxic?
Lactarius romagnesii is known to contain gastrointestinal toxins, with reported symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea following ingestion. More severe toxicities include vision problems, movement disorders, and potential organ damage. Visually identifying this mushroom is challenging without precise expertise and thus should never be consumed. Suitable caution should be exercised when encountering it in its common habitats.
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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