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Yellow-staining milkcap

Lactarius xanthogalactus

A species of Milk-caps

Like most other milkcaps, the yellow-staining milkcap will ooze a white, latex-like substance when cut or otherwise damaged, but, unlike closely related species, the latex of this mushroom will quickly turn canary-yellow when exposed to the air. Go ahead and try it out for yourself, but don't take this one home to the kitchen! The yellow-staining milkcap is toxic.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 11 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Yellow-staining milkcap

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Attributes of Yellow-staining milkcap

Cap Diameter

4 - 11 cm

Height

4 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 11 cm across; convex, flat; brown; surface subviscid; margin thin; yellowing quickly when injured

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky, Smooth

Gills

Adnate to subdecurrent; close; pale peach-buff, orange-buff; white, yellow when bleeding

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stipe 3 - 6 cm tall, 1 - 2 cm thick; solid near the base, equal to slightly enlarged at the base; pinkish-brown; white, yellow when injured

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

White, yellow when injured

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White to yellow

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

White

Pink

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to yellowish

Growth Form

Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Yellow-staining milkcap by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Least Concern

Endangered Species

How to Identify Yellow-staining milkcap

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Habitat of Yellow-staining milkcap

The yellow-staining milkcap commonly grows in forests, mostly found around oak or pines. This symbiotic species grows on the ground near the roots of its host tree.

Scientific Classification of Yellow-staining milkcap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Milk-caps

Toxicity and Edibility of Yellow-staining milkcap

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Is Yellow-staining milkcap Toxic?

The yellow-staining milkcap is reported to be poisonous. Though the exact toxic mechanism is still being studied, several cases of poisoning have been reported. The most common symptoms of poisoning are related to gastrointestinal distress—nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and profuse sweating. All milkcaps that stain yellow should be avoided.

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Tips for Finding Yellow-staining milkcap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Yellow-staining milkcap

Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Yellow-staining milkcap

Search in mixed forests where hardwoods and conifers coexist.
Look for yellow-staining milkcap at the base of trees, as they are often found here.
Check areas with moist soil that appears well-drained and rich.
Gently brush aside leaf litter and debris to uncover yellow-staining milkcap that may be hidden.