Graugrüner Milchling vs Rosmarinheide

Lactarius blennius compared with Andromeda polifolia

Key Differences

• Graugrüner Milchling is Least Concern while Rosmarinheide is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Graugrüner Milchling	Rosmarinheide
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Ericales (Heidekrautartige)
Family	Russulaceae	Ericaceae
Genus	Lactarius	Andromeda
Species	Lactarius blennius	Andromeda polifolia

Conservation Status

Graugrüner Milchling

LC — Least Concern

Rosmarinheide

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Graugrüner Milchling	Rosmarinheide
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Graugrüner Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Rosmarinheide

Habitat

Inhabits boreal forests and taiga within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Graugrüner Milchling

The Beech Milkcap (Lactarius blennius) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Rosmarinheide

The Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) is a species in the genus Andromeda. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden