Lactarius violascens

(J. Otto:Fr.) Fr.

Violet milkcap

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Lactarius violascens
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Mushroom, Fungus

The mushroom/fungus is edible.

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant.

Britain, Europe,

Countries: Andorra, Albania, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine

How to Identify

A temperate mushroom of the Russulaceae family.

References (1)
  • Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17

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