Clay-gilled Milkcap

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Lactarius argillaceifolius

Clay-gilled Milkcap, a reference photo
Photo: This image was created by user Dan Molter (shroomydan) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here. · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Lactarius argillaceifolius is a species of fungus in the family Russulaceae. The mushrooms have convex to flattened drab lilac-colored caps that are up to 18 cm (7.1 in) wide. The cream-colored gills are closely spaced together and extend slightly down the length of the stem, which is up to 9 cm (3.5 in) long by 3.5 cm (1.4 in) thick. The mushroom produces an off-white latex when injured that stains the tissue brownish.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Clay-gilled Milkcap 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Species
Lactarius argillaceifolius

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