Ugly milk-cap
A species of Milk-caps Scientific name : Lactarius necator Genus : Milk-caps
Ugly milk-cap, A species of Milk-caps
Scientific name: Lactarius necator
Genus: Milk-caps
Description
The Ugly milk-cap has a rather messy appearance, which has led to the common name. The genus name, Lactarius, refers to the milky latex these mushrooms produce if damaged. Though not immediately toxic, the ugly milk-cap is suspected to be carcinogenic, so it should not be consumed.
Colors
Brown
Green
Yellow
Habitat
Mixed woods
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General Info
Toxicity
Ugly milk-cap is a poisonous mushroom, gastroenteritis occur 30 minutes to 3 hours after ingestion. Major symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea, sometimes accompanied by sweating, weakness, dizziness and chills.
Habitat
Mixed woods
Growth Form
Scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
4-5 cm
Cap Diameter
6-9 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Mild to very peppery
Spore Print
Pale yellow
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Milk-caps Species
Ugly milk-cap