Lactarius aurantiosordidus
| Lactarius aurantiosordidus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Russulales |
| Family: | Russulaceae |
| Genus: | Lactarius |
| Species: | L. aurantiosordidus
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| Binomial name | |
| Lactarius aurantiosordidus Nuytinck & S.L. Mill. 2006[2]
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| Synonyms | |
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Lactarius deliciosus var. olivaceosordidus Hesler and Smith 1979 | |
| Lactarius aurantiosordidus | |
|---|---|
| Mycological characteristics | |
| Gills on hymenium | |
| Cap is depressed | |
| Hymenium is adnate or decurrent | |
| Stipe is bare | |
| Ecology is mycorrhizal | |
| Edibility is edible | |
Lactarius aurantiosordidus, commonly known as the sordid orange milk cap,[3] is a species of Lactarius fungus found from northern California to Alaska.[4] It has an orangish cap, often with greenish stains. The gills are also orangish, also with greenish stains. When cut, this mushroom produces a small amount of orangish latex.[3]
It is found coastal forests, where it forms a symbiotic relationship with sitka spruce.[4]
See also
References
- ^ The Global Fungal Red List Initiative (2021-02-02). "Lactarius aurantiosordidus". The Global Fungal Red List Initiative. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "Lactarius aurantiosordidus Nuytinck & S.L.Mill". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ a b Siegel, Noah; Schwarz, Christian (September 1, 2024). Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest. Humboldt County, CA: Backcountry Press. p. 254. ISBN 9781941624197.
- ^ a b "Lactarius aurantiosordidus". redlist.info. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
External links
- Media related to Lactarius aurantiosordidus at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Lactarius aurantiosordidus at Wikispecies