The fleecy milk-cap is a common and widespread mushroom, distinctive by its enormous size. Despite its conveniently large size, this mushroom is considered inedible. Both its common name, Fleecy milk-cap, and its Latin name, L. vellereus, refer to the soft, fleece-like surface of the cap.
Cap Diameter:
9 - 35 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Fleecy milk-cap
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Attributes of Fleecy milk-cap
Cap Diameter
9 - 35 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 30 cm across; funnel-shaped; white to cream
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Decurrent; moderately distant; white to brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 7 cm long, 2 - 4 cm thick; cylindrical; white to cream
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Very tough and firm; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Fleecy milk-cap favor environments with ample shade and moisture, often beneath trees that provide a dense canopy. They thrive in areas with abundant leaf litter and decomposing wood.
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Is Fleecy milk-cap Toxic?
Fleecy milk-cap commonly inhabits birch forests, appearing in autumn. Although not lethal, consumption can result in severe gastrointestinal distress and possibly affect vision, motor control, and vital organs. It's chiefly discernible by its chalk-white exterior. However, it's crucial not to mistake fleecy milk-cap for other non-toxic varieties.
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 Fleecy milk-cap
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Fleecy milk-cap
Rich, moist, well-drained soils.
What are Some Tips for Finding Fleecy milk-cap
Search under trees with dense foliage as fleecy milk-cap tend to grow in shaded areas.
Inspect around decaying logs and in areas with heavy leaf litter, where these mushrooms are likely to be found.
Look for rich, moist soil that is also well-drained, as these are the soil conditions preferred by fleecy milk-cap.
Gently brush aside leaves and debris on the forest floor to uncover hidden specimens of fleecy milk-cap.
Be patient and thorough in your search, sweeping the area systematically to maximize your chances of discovering fleecy milk-cap.
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