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Observations
11 months ago
Last Observed
Lactarius citriolens is a species of mushroom recognised for its distinct characteristics and presence in certain geographical regions. It is considered one of the less common, yet easily recognisable, species within the Lactarius genus
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Distribution
Widespread but uncommon
Habitat
In broadleaved woodland on calcareous soils
Associates
Betula
Conservation
LC
Cap
Faintly zonate, sometimes with watery spots
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| Shape | Depressed, Infundibuliform |
| Surface | Glutinous, Viscid |
| Width | 5 - 15 cm |
| Margin | Hairy |
Gills
White milk quickly turning sulphur-yellow
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| Attachment | Adnate, Decurrent |
| Spacing | crowded |
Flesh
Very firm, becoming lemon-yellow when cut
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| Odour | Fruity-acidic, similar to lemons when old |
| Taste | Bitter then hot and acrid |
Stem
Hairy at base
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| Height | 4.5 - 6 cm |
| Width | 20 - 25 mm |
| Texture | Smooth, Tomentose |
| Shape | Cylindric |
Spores
With warts and ridges up to 0.8μm high, ridges forming a few meshes
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| Shape | Ellipsoid |
| Ornamentation | Warty |
| Size | 6.5-8.5 x 5-6 μm |
Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Order: Russulales
- ↳ Family: Russulaceae
- ↳ Genus: Lactarius
Synonyms
- Lactarius cilicioides sensu auct. mult.
Reference Sources
G. Kibby (2025) British Milkcaps Lactarius & Lactifluus. Geoffrey Kibby.
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
