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Orange-latex Milky

Lactarius deterrimus

Taxonomy

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

About

Lactarius deterrimus, also known as false saffron milkcap or orange milkcap, is a species of fungus in the family Russulaceae. The fungus produces medium-sized fruit bodies (mushrooms) with orangish caps up to .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}12 centimetres (4+1⁄2 inches) wide that develop green spots in old age or if injured. Its orange-coloured latex stains maroon within 30 minutes. Lactarius deterrimus is a mycorrhizal fungus that associates with Norway spruce and bearberry. The...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange-latex Milky?
The scientific name of Orange-latex Milky is Lactarius deterrimus.
What kingdom does Orange-latex Milky belong to?
Orange-latex Milky belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Orange-latex Milky belong to?
Orange-latex Milky belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Orange-latex Milky belong to?
Orange-latex Milky belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Orange-latex Milky belong to?
Orange-latex Milky belongs to the order Russulales.
What family does Orange-latex Milky belong to?
Orange-latex Milky belongs to the family Russulaceae.
What genus does Orange-latex Milky belong to?
Orange-latex Milky belongs to the genus Lactarius.