Grey milkcap is a distinctive fungus often found in coniferous forests. It has a grey cap with a slightly inturned edge and gills underneath that release a watery substance when pressed. The stem of grey milkcap is typically taller than the cap is wide. It has a symbiotic relationship with certain trees, contributing to nutrient exchange in the forest ecosystem.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 9 cm
Odor:
Faintly mushroom-like, not distinct.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Grey milkcap
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Attributes of Grey milkcap
Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
5 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 8 cm across; flattened-convex shape, funnel-shaped; grey, pale yellowish-brown or red; smooth, slimey or sticky when wet; margin curved inwards in younger specimens, wavey
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Decurrent or adnate; crowded; whitish to a dirty buff
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2.5 - 8 cm by 2 - 7 cm; cylindrical in shape, or club-shaped; whitish or greyish, paler at the top; rather weak and easily broken
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Hollow; whitish-buff
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Creamy white with a variable tone, slightly tinged salmon
Odor
Faintly mushroom-like, not distinct.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Gray
White
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Flesh exude liquid when injured
Yes
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Grey milkcap by these plants:
Spruces, Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Fairly common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Grey milkcap
Grey milkcap typically resides in ecosystems with ample birch trees, often in environments that are moist and offer partial to full shade.
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Is Grey milkcap Toxic?
Grey milkcap is known for its gastrointestinal toxicity. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea. Severe exposure can affect vision, cause movement disorders, and potentially damage vital organs like the liver and kidneys. However, due to lack of adequate mycological information, its habitat and distinct morphological features remain unverified.
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 Grey milkcap
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Grey milkcap
Moist, well-drained, often acidic.
What are Some Tips for Finding Grey milkcap
Search near the base of birch trees, as grey milkcap is commonly found in these locations.
Look for grey milkcap in shaded areas that maintain damp conditions, which are ideal for this species.
Check for grey milkcap's presence in well-drained soils that have a tendency to be acidic.
Since grey milkcap may not be easily visible from a standing position, scan the ground closely for its distinctive features.
Be mindful of the natural symbiosis with birch trees and focus exploration efforts in and around birch forests or groves.
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