1,539 observationsLeast Concern
Coconut Milkcap
Lactarius glyciosmus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Russulaceae ›Genus: Lactarius
About
Lactarius glyciosmus, commonly known as the coconut scented milk cap, is a semi-edible mushroom in the genus Lactarius. Mycorrhizal, it can be found growing in soil at the base of birch trees in Europe. It is typically coloured a greyish lilac, with the sometimes hollow stem a little lighter coloured than the cap. It has crowded, decurrent gills, and smells strongly of coconuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Coconut Milkcap is Lactarius glyciosmus.
- The Coconut Milkcap has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Coconut Milkcap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Coconut Milkcap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Coconut Milkcap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Coconut Milkcap belongs to the order Russulales.
- Coconut Milkcap belongs to the family Russulaceae.
- Coconut Milkcap belongs to the genus Lactarius.