Slimy milkcap
A species of Milk-caps Scientific name : Lactarius blennius Genus : Milk-caps
Slimy milkcap, A species of Milk-caps
Scientific name: Lactarius blennius
Genus: Milk-caps
Description
Slimy milkcap can be identified by its unappealing shiny appearance which is due to its slimy coating. This mushroom is used to produce a green pigment called blennione. This mushroom is only found where beach trees grow and its fruiting bodies appear in summer and fall.
Colors
Brown
Green
Bronze
Gray
Habitat
Beech forests, broad-leaved woodland
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Toxicity
Slimy milkcap is a mushroom that typically grows in certain habitats, during specific seasons. Ingestion of slimy milkcap can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea. More severe reactions may lead to vision issues, movement disorders, and possible liver or kidney damage. It is crucial to distinguish slimy milkcap from non-toxic mushroom varieties to prevent poisoning.
Habitat
Beech forests, broad-leaved woodland
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Sporocarp Height
4–5 cm
Cap Diameter
4–10 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Taste very hot and acrid
Spore Print
Cream
Species Status
Very common
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Milk-caps Species
Slimy milkcap