Lactarius glyciosmus
(Fr.: Fr.) Fr.
Coconut-secnted milk cap
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLactarius glyciosmus, commonly known as the coconut milk cap or coconut scented milk cap, is a semi-edible mushroom in the genus Lactarius. It is typically coloured a greyish lilac, with the sometimes hollow stem a little lighter coloured than the cap. It has crowded, decurrent gills, and smells strongly of coconuts. Mycorrhizal, it can be found growing in soil at the base of birch trees in Europe.
Description
A mushroom in the Russulaceae family found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom is eaten.
Known Hazards
Caution advised.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, New Zealand,
References (2)
- Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 160
- www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au
