Lactarius pergamenus
(Sw.) Fr.
Peppery milk cap
Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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Description
A mushroom in the Russulaceae family found in temperate regions, commonly known as Peppery milk cap.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom caps are fried and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The mushroom caps are fried.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean,
Synonyms
Agaricus pergamenus Sw.Lactarius pergamenus (Sw.) Fr.and others
References (1)
- Pieroni, A., et al, 2005, Food for two seasons: Culinary uses of non-cultivated local vegetables and mushrooms in a south Italian village. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 56(4): 245-272
