The spotted milkcap is notable for its milky latex that turns yellow upon exposure to air. It is symbiotic to spruce trees and emerges in groups in Europe, specifically Scotland. The mushroom is poisonous and should not be ingested.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 15 cm
Odor:
Slightly fruity aroma.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Spotted milkcap
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Attributes of Spotted milkcap
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Height
4 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 15 cm across; convex; cream-ocher to ocher-orange; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate, shortly decurrent; crowded; cream; turns sulphur yellow when stained
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 1.3 - 3.5 cm thick; cylindrical, slightly clavate; cream, pale yellow; surface smooth, with sunken spots
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Is Spotted milkcap Toxic?
Spotted milkcap is a mycorrhizal mushroom that often grows in small groups with spruce trees. This mushroom may cause stomach pains, nausea, and a burning sensation in the throat when ingested. The cap surface of this mushroom is yellow or yellow-orange with indistinct concentric rings of small scales, and it turns a dirty brown color when bruised.
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 Spotted milkcap
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Spotted milkcap
Moist, well-drained, acidic soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Spotted milkcap
Search beneath spruce trees, where spotted milkcap is most commonly found.
Look for small groups or solitary mushrooms, keeping an eye on the ground for their distinct features.
Gently move aside leaf litter and lower vegetation to reveal hidden specimens.
Visit areas with moist, well-drained soil which spotted milkcap favors.
How to Clean and Preserve Spotted milkcap
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