genus lactarius

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large genus of agarics that have white spore and contain a white or milky juice when cut or broken; includes both edible and poisonous species

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Genus Lactarius is a large group of fungus species, commonly known as milk-caps. The key characteristic of these species is that they exude a milky latex substance when the mushroom tissue is cut or broken. Species of this genus can be found worldwide and typically grow in mycorrhizal associations with various types of trees. Their edibility varies, with some species being edible and others poisonous.