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Lactifluus corrugis

Lactifluus corrugis (formerly Lactarius corrugis), commonly known as the corrugated-cap milky, is an edible species of fungus in the family Russulaceae.

Taxonomy

The species was first described by American mycologist Charles Horton Peck in 1880.

Description

The brownish-red cap is wide, and is usually dusted by a light bloom (turning dark when touched). The gills are light yellow and leak white latex, which stains brown. The stem is long and . The spore print is white.

It resembles Lactifluus volemus, the latex of which also stains brown. Additionally, L. hygrophoroides has a pinkish-orange cap.

Habitat and distribution

The mushroom can be found under oak trees in eastern North America between July and September.

Uses

L. corrugis is considered a choice edible mushroom.

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