Mild Milkcap
Taken at Strathclde Park on 14th September 2021 using Apple iPhone 12 mini Fact File




Mild Milkcap.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Local Names: 		Lactarius subdulcis.
Russulales.
Russulaceae
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Edibility:
 		Broad-leaved woodland, especially on the floor at the base of beech trees.
3 - 7 cms diameter.
3 - 7 cms long.
Late Summer - late Autumn.
Though considered edible after cooking, it is not recommended, as it has a taste reminiscent of ivy.
When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.