Lactifluus corrugis


Lactifluus corrugis, commonly known as the corrugated-cap milky, is an edible species of fungus in the family Russulaceae.

Taxonomy

The species was first described by American mycologist Charles Horton Peck in 1880.

Description

The brownish-red cap is wide, and is usually dusted by a light bloom. The gills are light yellow and leak white latex, which stains brown. The stem is long and. The spore print is white.
It resembles Lactifluus volemus, the latex of which also stains brown. Additionally, L. hygrophoroides has a pinkish-orange cap.

Habitat and distribution

The mushroom can be found under oak trees in eastern North America between July and September.

Uses

L. corrugis is considered a choice edible mushroom.