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Hygrophorus Milky Cap

Lactifluus hygrophoroides

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

This mushroom produced copious amounts of milk when disturbed. Cap was orange with a white bloom and a central depression. Cream colored gills and a pale orange stem.

Habitat:

Growing on the ground in a mostly deciduous forest.

Notes:

This mushroom has a mild flavor and is considered a choice edible.

Reference Links:

Lactifluus hygrophoroides - Wikipedia

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