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Lactarius pyrogalus

(Bull.) Fr.

Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 666 iNaturalist observations

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Lactarius pyrogalus, commonly known as the fire-milk lactarius, is a species of inedible mushroom in genus Lactarius. It is greyish and differentiated from other grey Lactarius by its widely spaced, yellow gills. It is found on the forest floor in mixed woodland, especially at the base of hazel trees.

Description

Lactarius pyrogalus is a mushroom in the Russulaceae family found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Russia,

References (1)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17

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