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Bleeding Milkcap (Lactarius rubrilacteus) — mushroom identification photo

Bleeding Milkcap

Lactarius rubrilacteus

✓ Edible
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Cap color
Brick-red
Cap size
4-12cm
Gill color
Dark wine-red
Gill attachment
Adnate to decurrent
Stem
Wine-red, firm
Texture
Firm and brittle
Habitat
Under conifers in Pacific Northwest
Fruiting season
Fall-Winter
Peak season
Fall-Winter

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Dry to concentrate the maple-curry aroma. Used in desserts, cookies, and ice cream.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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