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Lactarius paradoxus
Species of fungus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lactarius paradoxus is a North American member of the large milk-cap genus, Lactarius, in the order Russulales. It was first described in 1940.[1]
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Description
The cap has a blue-green to gray color.[2] When damaged, it bleeds dark red latex.[3] The spore print is light yellowish.[3]
Similar species
Lactarius indigo looks similar, but with a blue latex.[2] Lactarius rubrilacteus has a reddish latex and does not appear blue.[2] Additionally, L. chelidonium and L. subpurpureus are similar.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Fruiting from early fall to late winter, the species is found in the southern and eastern United States.[2] It appears in grass and under pines.[3] It is mycorrhizal with pine and oak.[citation needed]
Edibility
The species is edible and mild, but bitter if too old.[2]
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