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Hellgelber Violettmilchling

Lactarius flavidus

Critically Endangered

About

Lactarius flavidus is a gilled mushroom in the milk cap genus with a pale yellowish cap and white to yellowish latex that exudes when cut. It grows in Mediterranean and southern European forests, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with oak and pine trees. This fungus exchanges soil nutrients for photosynthetic sugars with its tree partners.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Russulales (Täublingsartige)

Species

Lactarius flavidus (Hellgelber Violettmilchling)

Names in Other Languages

German Hellgelber Violettmilchling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hellgelber Violettmilchling?

The scientific name of Hellgelber Violettmilchling is Lactarius flavidus. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.

What is the conservation status of Hellgelber Violettmilchling?

Hellgelber Violettmilchling (Lactarius flavidus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hellgelber Violettmilchling live?

Hellgelber Violettmilchling is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Hellgelber Violettmilchling belong to?

Hellgelber Violettmilchling (Lactarius flavidus) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.

Is Hellgelber Violettmilchling endangered?

Yes, Hellgelber Violettmilchling (Lactarius flavidus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Hellgelber Violettmilchling belong to?

Hellgelber Violettmilchling (Lactarius flavidus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Hellgelber Violettmilchling?

The closest relatives of Hellgelber Violettmilchling in the genus Lactarius include Birken-Milchling, Blasser Zonen-Milchling, Blutreizker, Brauner Kiefern-Blutreizker, Braunfleckender Milchling.