3,419 observationsLeast Concern
Oakbug Milkcap
Lactarius quietus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Russulaceae ›Genus: Lactarius
About
Lactarius quietus (commonly known as the oak milkcap, oakbug milkcap or southern milkcap) is a mushroom of the genus Lactarius. It is easily identified by its oily scent and the concentric bands on its cap. It is brown, and is probably named after its matt, "quiet" surface and colouration. It is found exclusively under oak trees in Europe, where it grows solitarily or in scattered groups in autumn months. In North America, the variety L. quietus...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Oakbug Milkcap is Lactarius quietus.
- The Oakbug Milkcap has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Oakbug Milkcap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Oakbug Milkcap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Oakbug Milkcap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Oakbug Milkcap belongs to the order Russulales.
- Oakbug Milkcap belongs to the family Russulaceae.
- Oakbug Milkcap belongs to the genus Lactarius.