7,132 observationsLeast Concern
Rufous Milkcap
Lactarius rufus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Russulaceae ›Genus: Lactarius
About
Lactarius rufus is a common, medium-sized member of the Lactarius genus, whose many members are commonly known as milkcaps. Known by the common name of the rufous milkcap, or the red hot milk cap in North America. It is dark brick red in color, edible, and grows with pine or birch trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rufous Milkcap is Lactarius rufus.
- Rufous Milkcap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Rufous Milkcap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Rufous Milkcap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Rufous Milkcap belongs to the order Russulales.
- Rufous Milkcap belongs to the family Russulaceae.
- Rufous Milkcap belongs to the genus Lactarius.