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Blushing Milkcap

Lactarius controversus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Russulaceae ›Genus: Lactarius

About

Lactarius controversus, commonly known as the Blushing 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. It has no common English name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blushing Milkcap?
The scientific name of Blushing Milkcap is Lactarius controversus.
What kingdom does Blushing Milkcap belong to?
Blushing Milkcap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Blushing Milkcap belong to?
Blushing Milkcap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Blushing Milkcap belong to?
Blushing Milkcap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Blushing Milkcap belong to?
Blushing Milkcap belongs to the order Russulales.
What family does Blushing Milkcap belong to?
Blushing Milkcap belongs to the family Russulaceae.
What genus does Blushing Milkcap belong to?
Blushing Milkcap belongs to the genus Lactarius.