Larch Milkcap vs Polyphyllous Globe Thistle

Lactarius porninsis compared with Echinops foliosus

Key Differences

• Larch Milkcap is Endangered while Polyphyllous Globe Thistle is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Larch Milkcap	Polyphyllous Globe Thistle
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Russulales (Russulales)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Russulaceae	Tenrecidae
Genus	Lactarius	Echinops
Species	Lactarius porninsis	Echinops foliosus

Conservation Status

Larch Milkcap

EN — Endangered

Polyphyllous Globe Thistle

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Larch Milkcap	Polyphyllous Globe Thistle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Larch Milkcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Polyphyllous Globe Thistle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.