Weeping milk cap
A species of Milk-caps, Also known as Voluminous-latex milky, Bradley, Lactarius orange Scientific name : Lactarius volemus Genus : Milk-caps
Weeping milk cap, A species of Milk-caps
Also known as:
Voluminous-latex milky, Bradley, Lactarius orange
Scientific name: Lactarius volemus
Genus: Milk-caps
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Description
Weeping milk cap is a mycorrhizal mushroom, meaning it forms underground connections with plants, and it is associated with a variety of trees, most often oaks. As a Lactarius mushroom, weeping milk cap releases a milky fluid from its gills when disturbed. This mushroom's brown milk is known to stain hands, paper, and other things it comes into contact with.
Colors
Brown
Red
Orange
Habitat
The weeping milk cap is a terrestrial species of woodland mushroom that grows on the ground, forming a symbiotic relationship with the roots of its host tree. It is most commonly associated with hardwoods, like oaks and chestnuts, but can also grow under conifers.
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General Info
Habitat
The weeping milk cap is a terrestrial species of woodland mushroom that grows on the ground, forming a symbiotic relationship with the roots of its host tree. It is most commonly associated with hardwoods, like oaks and chestnuts, but can also grow under conifers.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
4 inches
Cap Diameter
7 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor rather fishy; taste mild
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,northern Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Milk-caps Species
Weeping milk cap