Clay-Gilled Milkcap vs

Lactarius argillaceifolius compared with Lactarius flavidus

Key Differences

• Clay-Gilled Milkcap is Not Evaluated while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clay-Gilled Milkcap
Kingdom same	Fungi (真菌界)	Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (担子菌门)	Basidiomycota (担子菌门)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)	Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)
Order same	Russulales (红菇目)	Russulales (红菇目)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Lactarius	Lactarius
Species	Lactarius argillaceifolius	Lactarius flavidus

Evolutionary Relationship

Clay-Gilled Milkcap and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.

Conservation Status

Clay-Gilled Milkcap

NE — Not Evaluated

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clay-Gilled Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clay-Gilled Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil and United States.

Habitat

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.

Range

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.

Clay-Gilled Milkcap

The Clay-gilled Milkcap, Lactarius helvus, is a medium to large mushroom in the family Russulaceae, notable for its distinctive fenugreek-like or curry-like scent when fresh or dried. The cap is typically dry, pale buff to pale brick-brown, and convex becoming flat or centrally depressed with age. The gills are closely spaced, crowded, and pale clay to buff in color, giving rise to the common name. When cut or broken, the flesh exudes a watery, mild to faintly acrid white latex, characteristic of the genus Lactarius. The Clay-gilled Milkcap is ectomycorrhizal, forming associations primarily with spruce and pine in boreal and montane forests of Europe, North America, and northern Asia. It fruits from late summer through autumn in coniferous forests, often in large numbers following rainy periods. Although widely consumed in parts of Eastern Europe after prolonged boiling and processing, the raw mushroom contains sesquiterpene lactones that can cause gastrointestinal distress and is considered mildly toxic if eaten without preparation. Its dried form is used as a spice substitute in some traditional recipes due to its aromatic qualities. The species is widespread and not considered threatened within its boreal and montane conifer forest range.

Lactarius flavidus 是乳菇属中具有淡黄色菌盖、切开时分泌白至黄色乳汁的伞菌。生于地中海和南欧森林中，与橡树和松树形成外生菌根共生关系。这种真菌与树木伙伴交换土壤营养物质与光合产物。