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indigo milk cap

Lactarius indigo

Taxonomy

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

About

Lactarius indigo, commonly known as the indigo milk cap, the indigo (or blue) lactarius, or the blue milk mushroom, is a species of agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae. A widely distributed species, it grows naturally in eastern North America, East Asia, and Central America; it has also been reported in southern France. L. indigo grows on the ground in both deciduous and coniferous forests, where it forms mycorrhizal associations with a broad range of trees. The...

Frequently Asked Questions

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