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Liver Milkcap

Lactarius hepaticus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Russulales (Russulales)
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Lactarius
Species
Lactarius hepaticus (Liver Milkcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Später Milchling

Similar Species in Lactarius

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lactario alcanforado
Lactarius camphoratus
Least Concern
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lactario anaranjado
Lactarius aurantiacus
Least Concern
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lactario clor de humo
Lactarius fuliginosus
Data Deficient
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lactario color sangre
Lactarius sanguifluus
Extinct
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lactario de enarcamiento
Lactarius lacunarum
Least Concern
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lactario de esporasn crestas
Lactarius pterosporus
Vulnerable
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lactario de leche ardiente
Lactarius pyrogalus
Least Concern
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lactario de leche dorada
Lactarius chrysorrheus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Liver Milkcap?
The scientific name of Liver Milkcap is Lactarius hepaticus. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.
What is the conservation status of Liver Milkcap?
Liver Milkcap (Lactarius hepaticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Liver Milkcap live?
Liver Milkcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Liver Milkcap belong to?
Liver Milkcap (Lactarius hepaticus) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
Is Liver Milkcap endangered?
No, Liver Milkcap (Lactarius hepaticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Liver Milkcap belong to?
Liver Milkcap (Lactarius hepaticus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Liver Milkcap?
The closest relatives of Liver Milkcap in the genus Lactarius include lactario alcanforado, lactario anaranjado, lactario clor de humo, lactario color sangre, lactario de enarcamiento.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Lactarius — 20 Species

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lactario alcanforado
Lactarius camphoratus
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lactario anaranjado
Lactarius aurantiacus
LC 🐾
lactario clor de humo
Lactarius fuliginosus
DD 🐾
lactario color sangre
Lactarius sanguifluus
EX 🐾
lactario de enarcamiento
Lactarius lacunarum
LC 🐾
lactario de esporasn crestas
Lactarius pterosporus
VU 🐾
lactario de leche ardiente
Lactarius pyrogalus
LC 🐾
lactario de leche dorada
Lactarius chrysorrheus
LC 🐾
lactario de los robles
Lactarius quietus
LC 🐾
lactario de olor suave
Lactarius glyciosmus
LC 🐾
lactario de Romagnesi
Lactarius romagnesii
LC 🐾
lactario húmedo, lactario de leche morada, esnemorea
Lactarius uvidus
EN 🐾
lactario lila
Lactarius lilacinus
LC 🐾
lactario marrón amarillento
Lactarius helvus
LC 🐾
lactario mucoso, lactario verde de hayedos
Lactarius blennius
LC 🐾
lactarion fosetas en el pie
Lactarius scrobiculatus
CR 🐾
lactario pálido
Lactarius pallidus
DD 🐾
lactario plomizo
Lactarius turpis
NE 🐾
lactario rojizo
Lactarius rufus
LC 🐾
lactario zonado
Lactarius zonarius
EN
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