Graublasser Milchling vs Löwengelber Milchling

Lactarius albocarneus compared with Lactarius leonis

Key Differences

• Graublasser Milchling is Vulnerable while Löwengelber Milchling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Graublasser Milchling	Löwengelber Milchling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Lactarius	Lactarius
Species	Lactarius albocarneus	Lactarius leonis

Evolutionary Relationship

Graublasser Milchling and Löwengelber Milchling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.

Conservation Status

Graublasser Milchling

VU — Vulnerable

Löwengelber Milchling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Graublasser Milchling	Löwengelber Milchling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Graublasser Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Löwengelber Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden