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Lactarius salmonicolor is a species of fungus in the family Russulaceae. It is native to Europe and North America. It has some culinary uses in parts of Europe.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Lactarius thyinos 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 salmonicolor
- Lactarius aestivus
- Lactarius deterrimus
- Lactarius deliciosus
- Lactarius porniniae
- Lactarius salmoneus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Genus
- Lactarius
- Species
- Lactarius thyinos
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