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Indigo Milkcap

Lactarius indigo

Photo by flowntheloop
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Field Notes

Description:

Fruiting body with vibrant blue gills which exude blue latex. Pileus is a slightly weathered pale blue with darker concentric rings.The center of the pileus is depressed.

Habitat:

Growing below oak trees on a lakeside trail at Red Top Mountain State Park.

Reference Links:

Lactarius indigo (Schwein.) Fr. 1838-Encyclopedia of Life, Lactarius indigo - Wikipedia, Mushroom Observer: Name: Lactarius indigo (Schwein.) Fr.

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Comments (4)
flowntheloop
Thanks, Ingrid! They are always a delight to find :)
Tukup
Great shot flowntheloop. What a beautiful color. And a great choice of showing the underside first 😊Thanks for sharing.

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PublishedFebruary 8, 2021

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