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Ugly Milk-Cap

Lactarius turpis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lactario plomizo
German Olivbrauner Milchling, Mordschwamm

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Lactarius rubrocinctus
Least Concern
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Lactarius albocarneus
Vulnerable
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Lactarius torminosus
Least Concern
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Lactarius flavidus
Critically Endangered
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Lactarius leonis
Data Deficient
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Lactarius decipiens
Vulnerable
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Lactarius lacunarum
Least Concern
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Lactarius omphaliiformis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ugly Milk-Cap?
The scientific name of Ugly Milk-Cap is Lactarius turpis. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.
Where does Ugly Milk-Cap live?
Ugly Milk-Cap is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Ugly Milk-Cap belong to?
Ugly Milk-Cap (Lactarius turpis) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
What kingdom does Ugly Milk-Cap belong to?
Ugly Milk-Cap (Lactarius turpis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Ugly Milk-Cap?
The closest relatives of Ugly Milk-Cap in the genus Lactarius include , , , , .

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Lactarius — 20 Species

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Lactarius semisanguifluus
LC 🐾
Lactarius azonites
VU 🐾
Lactarius aquizonatus
NT 🐾
Lactarius ruginosus
LC 🐾
Lactarius cyathuliformis
LC 🐾
Lactarius necator
LC 🐾
Lactarius pterosporus
VU 🐾
Lactarius pilatii
LC 🐾
Lactarius leonis
DD 🐾
Lactarius romagnesii
LC 🐾
Lactarius omphaliiformis
LC 🐾
Lactarius rubrocinctus
LC 🐾
Lactarius torminosus
LC 🐾
Lactarius lacunarum
LC 🐾
Lactarius rostratus
DD 🐾
Lactarius albocarneus
VU 🐾
Lactarius zonarius
EN 🐾
Lactarius decipiens
VU 🐾
Lactarius flavidus
CR 🐾
Lactarius salmonicolor
NE
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