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Lactarius zonarius

(Bull.) Fr.

Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 553 iNaturalist observations

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Lactarius zonarius is a member of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius in the order Russulales. It was first described in 1783, under the basionym Agaricus zonarius. A rare, poisonous fungus, it can be found in Europe and North America.

Description

A temperate mushroom in the Russulaceae family that grows near oaks.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom is edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Britain, Europe,

References (2)

  • Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Li, H., et al, 2020, Reviewing the world’s edible mushroom species: A new evidence-based classification system. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2021;20:1982–2014.

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