Woolly milkcap
A species of Milk-caps, Also known as Shaggy milkcap, Bearded pepper agaric, Pink-fringed milkcap Scientific name : Lactarius torminosus Genus : Milk-caps
Woolly milkcap, A species of Milk-caps
Also known as:
Shaggy milkcap, Bearded pepper agaric, Pink-fringed milkcap
Scientific name: Lactarius torminosus
Genus: Milk-caps
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Description
The woolly milkcap (Lactarius torminosus) is named after its "woolly" cap covered in fine, white hairs that may mimic a veil. It is a poisonous species that can cause unpleasant stomach upsets when consumed. Even its Latin name suggests so - the specific epithet torminosus means "suffering from colic."
Colors
Yellow
White
Pink
Habitat
The woolly milkcap is a woodland mushroom, but it can be often found in lawns where trees have been planted. It mostly grows in heaths, open grassy sites, forest clearing and edges, but it's always near the roots of a host tree, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids. It's commonly associated with birch.
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General Info
Toxicity
Woolly milkcap is typically found in various habitats during different seasons. Its toxicity primarily targets the gastrointestinal system, causing distress such as nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea. The severity can escalate to affect vision, induce motor disorders, and degrades the health of organs like liver and kidneys.
Habitat
The woolly milkcap is a woodland mushroom, but it can be often found in lawns where trees have been planted. It mostly grows in heaths, open grassy sites, forest clearing and edges, but it's always near the roots of a host tree, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids. It's commonly associated with birch.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Sporocarp Height
3 inches
Cap Diameter
5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Very hot and acrid
Spore Print
Cream to pale yellowish-cream
Species Status
Common and widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Northern Asia
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Photo By Jerzy Opioła , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Milk-caps Species
Woolly milkcap