4,571 observationsLeast Concern
Downy milk cap
Lactarius pubescens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Russulaceae ›Genus: Lactarius
About
Lactarius pubescens, commonly known as the downy milk cap, is a species of fungus in the family Russulaceae. It is a medium to large agaric with a creamy-buff, hairy cap, whitish gills and short stout stem. The fungus has a cosmopolitan distribution, and grows solitarily or in scattered groups on sandy soil under or near birch.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Downy milk cap is Lactarius pubescens.
- Downy milk cap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Downy milk cap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Downy milk cap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Downy milk cap belongs to the order Russulales.
- Downy milk cap belongs to the family Russulaceae.
- Downy milk cap belongs to the genus Lactarius.