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Lactifluus bertillonii

A species of Lactifluus

One of the most common milkcap mushrooms to be found around beech trees, the lactifluus bertillonii was only recognized in 2013 as a specimen separate from Lactifluus vellereus. The lactifluus bertillonii emits an acrid milky latex. It can be found throughout Europe in deciduous forests.

Cap Diameter:

6 - 14 cm

Odor:

Unpleasantly fishy, reminiscent of spoiled seafood.

General Info About Lactifluus bertillonii

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Attributes of Lactifluus bertillonii

Cap Diameter

6 - 14 cm

Cap

Cap 6 - 14 cm across; convex to flat; white, cream; margin wavy lobed

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Adnate, decurrent; whitish, cream

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

White; robust, fleshy; turns brown ocher when stained

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Thick; hard; white to yellowish cream to brownish ocher

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White, whitish, cream

Odor

Unpleasantly fishy, reminiscent of spoiled seafood.

Body Color

White

Cream

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to yellowish

Flesh exude liquid when injured

Yes

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Substrate

On soil

You can find Lactifluus bertillonii by these plants:

Oaks, Spruces

How to Identify Lactifluus bertillonii

Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Lactifluus bertillonii

Deciduous trees

Scientific Classification of Lactifluus bertillonii

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Lactifluus

Toxicity and Edibility of Lactifluus bertillonii

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Is Lactifluus bertillonii Toxic?

Lactifluus bertillonii is a mushroom that releases a Gastrointestinal toxin upon consumption. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea. Severe cases may lead to vision problems, movement disorders, and possible damage to the liver and kidneys. Identification features are yet unknown, as is its typical habitat, conditions, and growing season. Consumption is not advised due to the associated health risks.

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.