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Lactarius controversus
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Lactarius controversus, commonly known as the poplar milkcap,[1] is a large funnel-capped fungus within the genus Lactarius, which are collectively known as 'milk caps'. They all exude milky drops (lactate) from the flesh and gills when damaged.
Quick Facts Lactarius controversus, Scientific classification ...
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Russulales |
Family: | Russulaceae |
Genus: | Lactarius |
Species: | L. controversus |
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Lactarius controversus (Pers.) (1800) | |
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Quick Facts Lactarius controversusMycological characteristics ...
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![]() | Gills on hymenium |
![]() | Cap is depressed |
![]() | Hymenium is decurrent |
![]() | Stipe is bare |
![]() | Spore print is white |
![]() | Ecology is mycorrhizal |
![]() | Edibility is inedible |
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