Lactarius rufus
(Scop.) Fr.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLactarius rufus is a common, medium-sized member of the mushroom genus Lactarius, whose many members are commonly known as milkcaps. It is known by the common name of the peppery milk cap, rufous milkcap, or the red hot milk cap in North America. It is dark brick red in color, and grows with pine or birch trees. It is suspected of being poisonous but has some regional culinary uses.
Description
A mushroom in the Russulaceae family found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Finland, Russia, Scandinavia,
References (3)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, 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.
- Pelkonen, R., et al, 2008, Element Concentrations in Wild Edible Mushrooms in Finland. The Finnish Environment 25
