Golden Milkcap

Lactarius alnicola

Family: Russulaceae

Also called: Golden Milkcap, Alder Milkcap

Golden Milkcap (Lactarius alnicola)
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Overview

Yellow-orange milkcap under alder in the West. Acrid; reportedly causes GI upset. Avoid.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Sep–Oct

Season

Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.

Host trees & substrate

  • Mycorrhizal with alder

Where it grows

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