Fungus
Curry Milkcap
Lactarius
Edible (aromatic when dried); curry-like or maple/camphor aroma when dried; clear milky latex with cloudy bits; red-brown, depressed cap with central umbo
Mycorrhizal with pine (occasionally birch or other woodland trees); found in acid soil under conifers in UK woodlands
Must be cooked; generally safe, though mild toxicity in large quantities is reported; primarily used as a seasoning
Updated 2025-09-15T16:54:39.766Z · Added 2025-08-25T06:58:10.122Z
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