Lactarius resimus is a species of mushrooms in the genus Lactarius, which is considered a delicacy in Russia and some other countries of Eastern Europe when pickled in salt. There it is considered one of three tastiest edible mushrooms, along with Boletus edulis and Lactarius deliciosus. However, the raw form is considered mildly toxic because of its acrid latex. The mushroom forms a mycorrhizal relationship with birch and with conifers too (pine). They are commonly found in northern and eastern Europe including Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, the Baltic states and parts of Scandinavia. They typically grow on acidic soil and appear in late summer to autumn.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Rollrim 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.
Easily confused with
- Lactarius aquizonatus
- Russula delica
- Lactifluus deceptivus
- Lactarius intermedius — considered toxic
- Lactarius scrobiculatus
- Lactarius pubescens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Genus
- Lactarius
- Species
- Lactarius resimus
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