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Mild Milkcap

Lactarius subdulcis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Russulales (Russulales)

Species

Lactarius subdulcis (Mild Milkcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Süsslicher Milchling

Similar Species in Lactarius

Lactarius rubrocinctus

Lactarius albocarneus

Lactarius torminosus

Lactarius flavidus

Critically Endangered

Lactarius leonis

Lactarius decipiens

Lactarius lacunarum

Lactarius omphaliiformis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mild Milkcap?

The scientific name of Mild Milkcap is Lactarius subdulcis. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.

What is the conservation status of Mild Milkcap?

Mild Milkcap (Lactarius subdulcis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mild Milkcap live?

Mild Milkcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Mild Milkcap belong to?

Mild Milkcap (Lactarius subdulcis) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.

Is Mild Milkcap endangered?

No, Mild Milkcap (Lactarius subdulcis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mild Milkcap belong to?

Mild Milkcap (Lactarius subdulcis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Mild Milkcap?

The closest relatives of Mild Milkcap in the genus Lactarius include , , , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Lactarius — 20 Species

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Lactarius semisanguifluus

Lactarius azonites

Lactarius aquizonatus

Lactarius ruginosus

Lactarius cyathuliformis

Lactarius necator

Lactarius pterosporus

Lactarius pilatii

Lactarius leonis

Lactarius romagnesii

Lactarius omphaliiformis

Lactarius rubrocinctus

Lactarius torminosus

Lactarius lacunarum

Lactarius rostratus

Lactarius albocarneus

Lactarius zonarius

Lactarius decipiens

Lactarius flavidus

Lactarius salmonicolor

Data verified March 2026

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