Lactarius occidentalis is a species of mushroom in the family Russulaceae. Its range extends from Alaska to Northern California.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Lactarius occidentalis 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Genus
- Lactarius
- Species
- Lactarius occidentalis
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