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golden milkcap

Lactarius alnicola

Taxonomy

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

About

Lactarius alnicola, commonly known as the golden milkcap, is a species of fungus in the Russulaceae family. The fruit bodies produced by the fungus are characterized by a sticky, vanilla-colored cap up to 20 cm (7.9 in) wide with a mixture of yellow tones arranged in faint concentric bands. The stem is up to 5 cm (2.0 in) long and has yellow-brown spots. When it is cut or injured, the mushroom oozes a white latex, which has an intensely peppery...

Frequently Asked Questions

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