Poisonous
2 community sightings
Yellowdrop Milkcap
Lactarius chrysorrheus
Also known as: Yellowdrop Milkcap
Botanical Overview
Lactarius chrysorrheus (sometimes spelt Lactarius chrysorheus) is a member of the genus Lactarius, whose many members are commonly known as milkcaps. It has recently been given the English (common) name of the yellowdrop milkcap. It is pale salmon in color, poisonous, and grows in symbiosis with oak trees. Despite being reported as toxic, its toxicity can be reduced and eliminated by soaking is in brine (REF https://sdelai-lestnicu.ru/griby/gruzd-zolotisto-zeltyj-lactarius-chrysorrheus-foto-i-opisanie).
Classification
Scientific Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota
Class Agaricomycetes
Order Russulales
Family Russulaceae
Genus Lactarius
Safety Notice: Never consume any wild mushroom based exclusively on photographs or app identification. Many deadly poisonous species (such as Amanita phalloides) closely mimic edible varieties. Always verify your specimen in person with a certified expert mycologist.
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