Lactarius rubrilacteus is a species of fungus of the genus Lactarius. It is also known as the bleeding milkcap. The mushroom is typically orangish-brown but bruises green. The cap is 6–14 centimetres (2+1⁄4–5+1⁄2 in) wide and the stem up to 6 cm long. The flesh often exudes a latex when cut and the spore print is beige.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Red-bleeding Milk Cap being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lactarius aestivus
- Lactarius deliciosus
- Lactarius sanguifluus
- Lactarius aurantiosordidus
- Lactarius salmonicolor
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Genus
- Lactarius
- Species
- Lactarius rubrilacteus
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