Mild milkcap
A species of Milk-caps Scientific name : Lactarius subdulcis Genus : Milk-caps
Mild milkcap, A species of Milk-caps
Scientific name: Lactarius subdulcis
Genus: Milk-caps
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Description
Mild milkcap (Lactarius subdulcis) is a common woodland mushroom that forms a symbiotic relationship with beech and certain other types of trees. The common name and the Latin name Lactarius, which also means milky, refers to the white milk-like sap that is produced when the mushroom's gills are damaged.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
Habitat
In broad-leaved woodland, especially on the floor at the base of beech trees
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General Info
Habitat
In broad-leaved woodland, especially on the floor at the base of beech trees
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, gregarious
Cap Diameter
3–7 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Taste mild with a slightly bitter after-taste; smell faint, oily scent
Spore Print
Cream with a slight salmon-pink tinge
Species Status
Common
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Milk-caps Species
Mild milkcap