Poplar milkcap
Lactarius controversus
Genus Lactarius. Family Russulaceae. Order Russulales.
Photo Кирилла Быкова
Description
Lactarius controversus, commonly known as the poplar milkcap, 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.
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Photographs
Photo Wikipedia, Carel Breukink
Jan Kops / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Links
Source: Wikipedia