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''Lactarius paradoxus'' is a member of the large milk-cap genus ''
Lactarius paradoxus
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{{Taxonbar, from=Q1944272 paradoxus Edible fungi Fungi described in 1940
''Lactarius paradoxus'' is a member of the large milk-cap genus ''Lactarius
''Lactarius'' is a genus of mushroom-producing, ectomycorrhizal fungi, containing several edible species. The species of the genus, commonly known as milk-caps, are characterized by the milky fluid ("latex") they exude when cut or damaged. Like ...
'' in the order Russulales
The Russulales are an order (biology), order of the Agaricomycetes, (which include the agaric genera ''Russula'' and ''Lactarius (fungus), Lactarius'' and their polypore, polyporoid and corticioid relatives). According to the ''Dictionary of the ...
. It was first described in 1940.
It is found in the eastern and southern United States, and is mycorrhizal with pine and oak. When damaged, it bleeds red latex.
The cap has a blue-green to gray color.
Habitat
The species can be found under pines, fruiting from early fall to late winter.Edibility
The species is edible and mild, but bitter if too old.Similar-looking species
''Lactarius indigo
''Lactarius indigo'', commonly known as the indigo milk cap, indigo milky, the indigo (or blue) lactarius, or the blue milk mushroom, is a species of agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae. A widely distributed species, it grows naturally i ...
'' looks similar, but with a blue latex. ''Lactarius rubrilacteus
''Lactarius rubrilacteus'' is a species of mushroom of the genus ''Lactarius''. It is also known as the bleeding milkcap, as is at least one other member of the genus, ''Lactarius deliciosus''.
Description
The mushroom can have either a bluish ...
'' has a reddish latex and does not appear blue.
See also
* List of ''Lactarius'' speciesReferences
External links
* *Lactarius paradoxus
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{{Taxonbar, from=Q1944272 paradoxus Edible fungi Fungi described in 1940