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Violet milkcap

Lactarius violascens

A species of Milk-caps

Violet milkcap is a notable mushroom characterized by its violet-tinted cap which can fade with age. Upon being cut or damaged, it exudes a milky latex, a distinctive trait within its family. This fungus typically grows in coniferous woodlands and forms mutually beneficial relationships with certain tree roots, facilitating nutrient exchange in forest ecosystems.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

4 - 13 cm

Odor
Odor:

Faintly earthy with a hint of fruitiness.

General Info About Violet milkcap
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Attributes of Violet milkcap
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
4 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 cm across; convex-flat, funnel-shaped; brown-beige to violaceous greyish-brown
Cap Shape
Depressed, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate to decurrent; not very crowded; pale to cream ochre; turns brown when stained
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 8 - 20 mm thick; cylindrical; brown-beige to violaceous greyish-brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Grainy; whitish; turns purple when cut
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cream
Odor
Faintly earthy with a hint of fruitiness.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
Purple
Cream
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Flesh exude liquid when injured
Yes
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Violet milkcap by these plants:
Oaks, Spruces, Pines, Lindens
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Violet milkcap
Mixed or deciduous woods
Scientific Classification of Violet milkcap
Toxicity and Edibility of Violet milkcap
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Is Violet milkcap Toxic?
Violet milkcap is a toxic mushroom that can induce gastrointestinal symptoms like cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if consumed. In severe instances, it may lead to disorders affecting movement, vision, and even cause damage to the liver and kidneys. Identifying violet milkcap involves observing its distinct morphological characteristics.
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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